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Stonewall Jackson Trivia Quiz

Hi. I teach 8th grade American History at Carter Middle. Here is a little quiz on Stonewall.

A multiple-choice quiz by garvol. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
garvol

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
207,778

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Stonewall" Jackson got his nickname at this battle. Hint

Shiloh

Gettysburg

First Battle of Bull Run

Antietam

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the battles did Stonewall not have knowledge of because of his death? Hint

Antietam

Chancellorsville

Fort Sumter

Gettysburg

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Stonewall's real first name? Hint

Benjamin

Andrew

Harold

Thomas

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Question 4 of 10

4. Stonewall's horse was stuffed after his death. What was his name? Hint

Traveler

Little Sorell

Blackie

Twister

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Question 5 of 10

5. In how many Mexican battles did Jackson participate? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jackson was killed after which battle? Hint

Gettysburg

Chancellorsville

Antietam

Sharpsburg

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many wives did Jackson have? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. At which military school did Jackson teach? Hint

Flaglers

Annapolis

Virginia Military Institute

West Point

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many bullets did Jackson receive in the Civil War? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which general was Jackson's opponent at Chancellorsville? Hint

U.S. Grant

Joseph Hooker

George McClellan

Ambrose Burnside

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Stonewall" Jackson got his nickname at this battle.

Answer: First Battle of Bull Run

Jackson's army stood up like a "Stonewall" at the Battle of Bull Run. It is said that on Henry Hill, General Bernard Bee shouted "Look at Jackson's men standing up there like a "stonewall". It is said that he did not care for the nickname for himself, but he was proud to call his men the "Stonewall Brigade".

2. Which of the battles did Stonewall not have knowledge of because of his death?

Answer: Gettysburg

Jackson died at Chancellorsville in the early May of 1863. Through his writings, it is said that he had a premonition of his death. The Battle of Gettysburg would not occur until July of 1863.

3. What was Stonewall's real first name?

Answer: Thomas

General Jackson was named Thomas J. Jackson.

4. Stonewall's horse was stuffed after his death. What was his name?

Answer: Little Sorell

The horse is on display in the VMI military museum in Lexington, Virginia. It was his wish for a taxidermist to stuff him. Little Sorell is a tannish brown which was the color of this famous horse.

5. In how many Mexican battles did Jackson participate?

Answer: 4

He fought with Ulysses Grant in the war. He fought at Vera Cruz, Chapultepec, Contrares and Mexico City.

6. Jackson was killed after which battle?

Answer: Chancellorsville

Jackson was shot after the Battle of Chancellorsville. He was going back to camp when he was "mistaken" as the enemy by the 18th North Carolina regiment. It is also said that he was not well liked by his students or soldiers, so someone may have got revenge.

7. How many wives did Jackson have?

Answer: 2

Both wives were daughters of ministers. The first died in childbirth. His second wife would have the child he most desperately wanted. Jackson would be able to see his child right before his death.

8. At which military school did Jackson teach?

Answer: Virginia Military Institute

He taught at VMI. VMI is Virginia Military Institute. It is located in Lexington, Virginia. His home is there and he is buried on campus.

9. How many bullets did Jackson receive in the Civil War?

Answer: 4

Jackson had his finger shot off in the First Battle of Bull Run. He took three shots after the Battle of Chancellorsville. He had to have is arm amputated from these wounds. His official cause of death was called pleural-pneumonia.

10. Which general was Jackson's opponent at Chancellorsville?

Answer: Joseph Hooker

Joseph Hooker was the commander for the Union Army (United States or North) at Chancellorsville. He would be replaced by Lincoln after the defeat.

Source: Author garvol

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