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Nathan Bedford Forrest Trivia Quiz

The life and times of the famous and controversial Confederate general.

A multiple-choice quiz by tnewman1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tnewman1

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,993

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1169

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Question 1 of 10

1. Nathan Bedford Forrest was born on July 13 1821 in Bedford County, Tennessee. He was also born as a twin. What was Nathan's twin's name? Hint

William

Johnathan

Fanny

Justine

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Question 2 of 10

2. How did Forrest meet his wife Mary Ann? Hint

Classmates

Daughter of a business partner

Carriage accident

Rescued her from Jayhawkers

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which city did Nathan run his slave trading business named Forrest and Maples? Hint

Nashville, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Ripley, Mississippi

Pulaski, Tennessee

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following did Nathan have a nasty habit of? Hint

Gambling too much

Beating his wife

Drinking too much

Cheating on his wife

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nathan Bedford Forrest was a Major General in the Confederate Army. When he entered the army, what rank was he placed at immediately? Hint

Colonel

Captain

Lt. Colonel

Private

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Question 6 of 10

6. Nathan Bedford Forrest holds the record for the most horses shot out underneath him in the Civil War. How many unfortunate horses were there? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. A topic of later controversy, which Fort did Nathan Bedford Forrest raid, in which over 400 black soldiers and 150 white soldiers were killed? Hint

Fort Pickering

Fort Donelson

Fort Henry

Fort Pillow

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which organization, of which Forrest was one of its first leaders, did he later denounce? Hint

Andrew Johnson Political Party

Tennessee Democratic Party

Ku Klux Klan

Forrest and Hill Slave Traders

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Question 9 of 10

9. After the war, Forrest's wealth declined to nearly nothing. What was it estimated to be before the war? Hint

$335,000 to $400,000

$500,000 to $700,000

$1,000,000 to $1,500,000

$4,000,000 to $5,000,000

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following completes a famous Nathan Bedford Forrest phrase? 'No damn man...'? Hint

'No damn man kills me and lives!'

'No damn man leaves the wounded behind in my army!'

'No damn man survives the skeer!'

'No damn man has the authority over me!'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Nathan Bedford Forrest was born on July 13 1821 in Bedford County, Tennessee. He was also born as a twin. What was Nathan's twin's name?

Answer: Fanny

Nathan had a twin sister named Fanny. They were two of eight children in the family.

2. How did Forrest meet his wife Mary Ann?

Answer: Carriage accident

Mary Ann was with her mother and their carriage became stuck in mud near a creek. Nathan was the only one to help out while other men just looked on and laughed. Nathan later said some insulting remarks to the cowardly men who didn't help.

3. In which city did Nathan run his slave trading business named Forrest and Maples?

Answer: Memphis, Tennessee

Forrest and Maples Slave Dealers were located on 87 Adams Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

4. Which of the following did Nathan have a nasty habit of?

Answer: Gambling too much

Nathan was well known for his gambling habit. This habit shrouded his character a bit when it came time to forging business partners and getting involved in politics.

5. Nathan Bedford Forrest was a Major General in the Confederate Army. When he entered the army, what rank was he placed at immediately?

Answer: Private

Nathan like many, entered as a Private unlike other Southern Generals who had experience fighting in Mexico or training at West Point.

6. Nathan Bedford Forrest holds the record for the most horses shot out underneath him in the Civil War. How many unfortunate horses were there?

Answer: 29

Twenty-nine horses fell under Nathan Bedford Forrest. It was not uncommon in battle for Nathan to lose a few at a time while he rode amongst his men giving orders.

7. A topic of later controversy, which Fort did Nathan Bedford Forrest raid, in which over 400 black soldiers and 150 white soldiers were killed?

Answer: Fort Pillow

Fort Pillow had 440 black soldiers and 250 white soldiers. It was said that 40 blacks and 100 whites were taken prisoners and the rest were killed. This rout became a controversial subject, especially in view of Forrest's future political involvements after the war.

8. Which organization, of which Forrest was one of its first leaders, did he later denounce?

Answer: Ku Klux Klan

After being its first Grand Wizard after its foundation by six confederate soldiers, Forrest later quit the KKK after US law was restored in the land and he simply felt that the organization was no longer necessary.

9. After the war, Forrest's wealth declined to nearly nothing. What was it estimated to be before the war?

Answer: $1,000,000 to $1,500,000

$1,000,000 to $1,500,000 has been estimated. An an exact number is not available, only ranges have been accurately detailed through biographies or reports.

10. Which of the following completes a famous Nathan Bedford Forrest phrase? 'No damn man...'?

Answer: 'No damn man kills me and lives!'

After a failed attempt on his life by another Confederate officer Forrest later was quoted to say, 'No damn man kills me and lives.'.

Source: Author tnewman1

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