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Quiz about Stonewall Jackson A Heroic Commander

Stonewall Jackson: A Heroic Commander Quiz

Stonewall Jackson was an amazingly brave and passionate general during the Civil War. See if you know basic facts about him. Have fun!

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

Author
Stonewallfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,850

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Jackson's full name? Hint

Thomas Jonathan Jackson

Theodore Jonathan Jackson

William Jefferson Jackson

Thomas Davis Jackson

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many wives did Jackson have during the course of his life? Hint

two

one

none

three

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did Jackson teach before the Civil War began? Hint

West Point Academy

Hamilton University

Princeton College

Virginia Military Institute

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of Jackson's war mount? Hint

Hero

Traveller

Little Sorrel

Lucy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which fruit did Jackson enjoy sucking on? Hint

Oranges

Strawberries

Pineapples

Lemons

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following was Jackson's last statement? Hint

"Strike the tent."

"Let us look to our Maker and live."

"General Hill, you must look to your division."

"Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees."

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following was one of Jackson's nicknames? Hint

Lee's Warhorse

Old Bluelight

The King of Spades

General Jackie

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Question 8 of 10

8. Did Jackson serve in the Mexican War?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Stonewall Jackson fought in the First Battle of Bull Run.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. At which battle was Jackson accidentally shot by his own men? Hint

Fredericksburg

Chancellorsville

Second Bull Run

Gettysburg

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Jackson's full name?

Answer: Thomas Jonathan Jackson

Jackson got the nickname "Stonewall" at the First Battle of Bull Run. He was sitting calmy astride his horse when Confederate General Bee shouted, "Look, men! There is Jackson standing like a stone wall! Let us determine to die here and we will conquer!"

2. How many wives did Jackson have during the course of his life?

Answer: two

Jackson's first wife and their new baby died in childbirth. Jackson later married a woman named Anna, who had a child shortly before his death.

3. Where did Jackson teach before the Civil War began?

Answer: Virginia Military Institute

Jackson was the instructor of artillery tactics.

4. What was the name of Jackson's war mount?

Answer: Little Sorrel

Little Sorrel was small and stocky, and really didn't look like a brave war steed, as Lee's horse Traveller did. Little Sorrel is now stuffed and in a museum.

5. Which fruit did Jackson enjoy sucking on?

Answer: Lemons

Jackson had other funny habits too, like frequently sleeping under wet sheets. He didn't eat pepper because he believed it weakened his left leg.

6. Which of the following was Jackson's last statement?

Answer: "Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees."

Before dying, Jackson's left arm was amputated. When General Lee learned this, he stated, "He has lost his left arm, but I have lost my right."

7. Which of the following was one of Jackson's nicknames?

Answer: Old Bluelight

This nickname is attributed to the intensity of Jackson's blue eyes. They were known for expressing amazing zeal and passion.

8. Did Jackson serve in the Mexican War?

Answer: Yes

Jackson was a passionate young lieutenant and manned the artillery. He was promoted after the Mexican War.

9. Stonewall Jackson fought in the First Battle of Bull Run.

Answer: True

It was at this battle that the end of one of Jackson's fingers was shot off. He wrapped up the finger and continued commanding, holding his arm in the air to reduce the throbbing. The finger always gave him pain therafter.

10. At which battle was Jackson accidentally shot by his own men?

Answer: Chancellorsville

It was dark, and Jackson and his aides had crossed their lines and were coming back to their side. Confederate soldiers were waiting along their lines, and, mistaking Jackson's men for a group of Union soldiers, opened fire, mortally wounding Jackson.

Source: Author Stonewallfan

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