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Quiz about Robert E Lee
Quiz about Robert E Lee

20 Questions: Robert E. Lee Multiple Choice Quiz | History


A quiz about one of the greatest Americans of all time-General Robert E. Lee.

A multiple-choice quiz by lsyoung. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
lsyoung
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
4,436
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
10 / 20
Plays
4140
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (17/20), Guest 174 (20/20), Guest 174 (20/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. When was Robert E. Lee born? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. What does the 'E.' in Robert E. Lee stand for?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 3 of 20
3. Of whom was Robert E. Lee's wife a descendant? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. How many children did Robert and Mary have? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. What was the name of Robert E. Lee's eldest son? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. What Mexican War hero called Lee 'the greatest soldier now living'?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... Fuss and Feathers)
Question 7 of 20
7. Of what did Lee become superintendent before the War for Southern Independence? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Robert E. Lee was in command of U.S. troops which captured whom of the following? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Whom did Lee defeat at the battle of Second Manassas? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Whom did Lee replace as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. What was the name of Lee's most famous horse?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 12 of 20
12. What battle is considered by most historians to be Lee's greatest victory? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. This man was commander of the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Who was Lee's famous commander of the Cavalry Corps? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Name the first battle between Lee and Grant. Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Of what did Lee become president after the war? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. When did General Lee die? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What were Lee's last words were: "Strike the tent."


Question 19 of 20
19. In which Virginia town is Lee entombed? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Which U.S. President restored Lee's United States citizenship? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was Robert E. Lee born?

Answer: January 19, 1807

The third Monday in January is still celebrated as Robert E. Lee's birthday in most Southern states.
2. What does the 'E.' in Robert E. Lee stand for?

Answer: Edward

3. Of whom was Robert E. Lee's wife a descendant?

Answer: Martha Washington

George and Martha had no children together, but Martha had children from her previous marriage. Mary Custis Lee was Martha's step-great-granddaughter.
4. How many children did Robert and Mary have?

Answer: 7

Lee fathered 3 boys and 4 girls.
5. What was the name of Robert E. Lee's eldest son?

Answer: George Washington Custis Lee

William Henry Fitzhugh, a.k.a. 'Rooney' was the second son and Robert Jr. was the third.
6. What Mexican War hero called Lee 'the greatest soldier now living'?

Answer: Winfield Scott

7. Of what did Lee become superintendent before the War for Southern Independence?

Answer: United States Military Academy

8. Robert E. Lee was in command of U.S. troops which captured whom of the following?

Answer: John Brown

'Jeb' Stuart was also present.
9. Whom did Lee defeat at the battle of Second Manassas?

Answer: John Pope

10. Whom did Lee replace as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia?

Answer: Joseph E. Johnston

Yes, the army had already been named Army of Northern Virginia before Lee took over.
11. What was the name of Lee's most famous horse?

Answer: Traveller

12. What battle is considered by most historians to be Lee's greatest victory?

Answer: Chancellorsville

'Fighting' Joe Hooker was the Union commander.
13. This man was commander of the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia.

Answer: James Longstreet

Longstreet was also known as 'Old Pete' and 'Lee's Old Warhorse'.
14. Who was Lee's famous commander of the Cavalry Corps?

Answer: 'Jeb' Stuart

15. Name the first battle between Lee and Grant.

Answer: The Wilderness

16. Of what did Lee become president after the war?

Answer: Washington College

17. When did General Lee die?

Answer: October 12, 1870

18. What were Lee's last words were: "Strike the tent."

Answer: True

19. In which Virginia town is Lee entombed?

Answer: Lexington

20. Which U.S. President restored Lee's United States citizenship?

Answer: Gerald Ford

Source: Author lsyoung

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