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Quiz about Winfield Scott Hancock Hancock the Superb

Winfield Scott Hancock: Hancock the Superb Quiz

This quiz is about the superb Civil War major-general Winfield Scott Hancock and his life.

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

Author
eowyngurl

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,515

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
453

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When was Winfield born? Hint

September 22, 1817

January 9, 1825

Feburary 14, 1824

July 1, 1824

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Question 2 of 10

2. What were the names of Winfield's brothers? Hint

Mark and John

Hilary and John

James and Patrick

Hilary and Paul

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of Hancock's wife? Hint

Anna

Almira

Mary

Elizabeth

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Question 4 of 10

4. On what day did Hancock receive notice of his promotion to Major General? Hint

July 26, 1866

May 19, 1877

July 8, 1867

December 25, 1900

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Question 5 of 10

5. What war is Hancock best known for fighting in? Hint

American Revolution

American Civil War

World War I

World War II

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Question 6 of 10

6. What corps did Hancock command during the Battle of Gettysburg? Hint

First Corps

Third Corps

Second corps

Eleventh Corps

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was Hancock wounded during the Battle of Gettysburg? Hint

Arm

Foot

Stomach

Thigh

8. What was the name of Hancock's friend who died during Pickett's Charge on the third day of the battle of Gettysburg? What did this friend want to be given to Hancock in the case of his death? He fought for the Confederacy. Hint

Armistead/Personal Bible

Lee/Personal Bible

Kemper/Home

Longstreet/Puppy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Upon his graduation from West Point, what rank was Hancock given? Hint

Brevet Third Lieutenant

Colonel

Brevet Second Lieutenant

Private

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Question 10 of 10

10. Against whom did Hancock run for president after his military career? Hint

Johnson

Grant

Taylor

Garfield

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Winfield born?

Answer: Feburary 14, 1824

Hancock's birthday, as many may know, is the same as Valentine's day. Winfield was named after the military hero of the time: General Winfield Scott.

2. What were the names of Winfield's brothers?

Answer: Hilary and John

Winfield and Hilary were twins, and John was a younger brother of Winfield and Hilary.

3. What was the name of Hancock's wife?

Answer: Almira

Almira was very supportive of his military career and went with him as he moved throughout the country on various military jobs.

4. On what day did Hancock receive notice of his promotion to Major General?

Answer: July 26, 1866

On this date Winfield Hancock also mustered out of the volunteer service.

5. What war is Hancock best known for fighting in?

Answer: American Civil War

The highest rank Winfield gained was Major General.

6. What corps did Hancock command during the Battle of Gettysburg?

Answer: Second corps

General Reynolds command first corps until he was killed on July 1, 1863. General Howard commanded eleventh corps. General Sickles commanded third corps.

7. Where was Hancock wounded during the Battle of Gettysburg?

Answer: Thigh

He was shot once in the thigh while on his horse during Pickett's Charge. Little did he know that his old friend lay mortally wounded not far away.

Answer: Armistead/Personal Bible

The two friends had known each other since graduating from West Point and from fighting in the Mexican War. When Armistead died, his bible was sent to Hancock's wife.

9. Upon his graduation from West Point, what rank was Hancock given?

Answer: Brevet Second Lieutenant

At this point in his life, Hancock was detailed to "Indian Territory" near the Red River in Texas where he first served at Fort Towson and then Fort Washita.

10. Against whom did Hancock run for president after his military career?

Answer: Garfield

Hancock was the representative for the Democratic party, and lost the election to Garfield, of the Republican party.

Source: Author eowyngurl

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