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North and South Trivia Quiz

For everyone who loved the miniseries, here's a quiz for you! I've tried not to make it too hard. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by dwiggie75. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
dwiggie75

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,538

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
16 / 25

Plays
1932

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 25

1. What do Ashton and Brett fight over before Orry leaves for West Point? Hint

a book of poems

a flower

a bird's egg

a dress

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Question 2 of 25

2. What token does Madeline give Orry to show her appreciation for coming to her rescue after her carriage overturns? Hint

a handkerchief

a lock of hair

a flower

a ring

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Question 3 of 25

3. How much is the bet between George and Orry on whether or not Orry will get through West Point? Hint

ten dollars

a hundred dollars

one dollar

fifty dollars

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Question 4 of 25

4. Who finally stops Bent's drilling of George and Orry on their first day at West Point? Hint

George Pickett

Thomas Jackson

Ulysses S. Grant

George McClellan

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Question 5 of 25

5. Who does George send Orry to see in an attempt to get him over his depression about Madeline's marriage? Hint

Alice Peet

Virgilia Hazard

Madame Conti

Semiramis

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Question 6 of 25

6. What is the name of the horse Bent orders Fisk to ride, nearly killing him? Hint

Demon

Satan

Blackie

Mary

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Question 7 of 25

7. Who first suggests that Priam receive a severe punishment for embarrassing the Main family at their party for Orry and George? Hint

Orry Main

George Hazard

Justin LaMotte

Salem Jones

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Question 8 of 25

8. What is Constance's maiden name? Hint

Jones

O'Riley

Flynn

Ferguson

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Question 9 of 25

9. Who dines with Virgilia after she makes her first public speech against slavery? Hint

George Hazard

Sam Green

Orry Main

Frederick Douglass

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Question 10 of 25

10. Who is the young lady Charles is caught 'dallying with'? Hint

Emily Roe Smith

Sue Marie Smith

Madeline LaMotte

Ashton Main

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Question 11 of 25

11. What is Madeline's mother's name? Hint

Laurette

Michelle

Emilie

Caroline

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Question 12 of 25

12. What does George make Virgilia do before agreeing to take her to South Carolina for the family's visit with the Mains? Hint

Swear on a Bible that she won't cause trouble

Makes her vow not to speak to a slave

Make her swear on their father's grave that she won't cause trouble

Makes her give up her abolition activities

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Question 13 of 25

13. Who is Grady's master? Hint

Whitney Smith

Justin LaMotte

James Huntoon

Orry Main

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Question 14 of 25

14. Where does Billy propose to Brett? Hint

Lover's Lane

Flirtation Walk

Cadet Row

The chemistry lab

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Question 15 of 25

15. Who finds Ashton in the West Point chemistry lab? Hint

Orry Main

Billy Hazard

George Hazard

Charles Main

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Question 16 of 25

16. Why does Justin lock Madeline in her room? Hint

Because she tells him she's leaving him

She refuses to admit to having an affair with Orry

She refuses to tell him where she went the day she took Ashton to have an abortion

Because she catches him with another woman

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Question 17 of 25

17. What does Justin give to Madeline under the guise of a celery tonic? Hint

laudanum

morphine

arsenic

marijuana

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Question 18 of 25

18. What does Ashton tell Brett was wrong with her after she recovers from the abortion? Hint

marsh fever

influenza

morning sickness

cholera

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Question 19 of 25

19. Who owns the 'house' where Madeline's mother worked prior to her marriage? Hint

Madame Conti

Mrs. Neal

Miss Denise

Belle Watling

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Question 20 of 25

20. Who stops the train Orry and Brett are taking back to South Carolina? Hint

John Brown

Billy Hazard

Elkanah Bent

Robert E. Lee

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Question 21 of 25

21. Where is Charles when South Carolina secedes from the Union? Hint

Texas

Arizona

Mexico

South Carolina

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Question 22 of 25

22. Where is Billy being transferred to when he gets enough leave time to marry Brett? Hint

Texas

Fort Sumter

Washington, D.C.

Pennsylvania

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Question 23 of 25

23. Who plots with Ashton to kill Billy? Hint

Elkanah Bent

Salem Jones

Forbes LaMotte

James Huntoon

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Question 24 of 25

24. What do George and Constance name their daughter? Hint

Faith

Maude

Hope

Elizabeth

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Question 25 of 25

25. Who sends for a mob to kill Orry when he comes to Pennsylvania? Hint

Elkanah Bent

Virgilia Hazard

Isabel Hazard

Ashton Main

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do Ashton and Brett fight over before Orry leaves for West Point?

Answer: a bird's egg

When Brett refuses to let Ashton steal the egg, Ashton crushes it and rubs yolk all over the front of Brett's dress.

2. What token does Madeline give Orry to show her appreciation for coming to her rescue after her carriage overturns?

Answer: a handkerchief

She then agrees to write to him while he's at West Point.

3. How much is the bet between George and Orry on whether or not Orry will get through West Point?

Answer: ten dollars

Orry later says he was never happier to lose a bet in his life.

4. Who finally stops Bent's drilling of George and Orry on their first day at West Point?

Answer: Ulysses S. Grant

The other three are in George and Orry's class.

5. Who does George send Orry to see in an attempt to get him over his depression about Madeline's marriage?

Answer: Alice Peet

While Orry concedes that she's a nice woman, she's not Madeline.

6. What is the name of the horse Bent orders Fisk to ride, nearly killing him?

Answer: Satan

Fisk doesn't admit that Bent spurred the horse to throw him, fearing Bent will do something even worse if he does.

7. Who first suggests that Priam receive a severe punishment for embarrassing the Main family at their party for Orry and George?

Answer: Justin LaMotte

Orry's father agrees with Justin and allows Salem Jones to choose a 'proper punishment.' Jones brands Priam's face.

8. What is Constance's maiden name?

Answer: Flynn

She's the daughter of the surgeon who overruled his collegue's decision to amputate Orry's leg.

9. Who dines with Virgilia after she makes her first public speech against slavery?

Answer: Sam Green

The congressman is attracted to Virgilia, but she refuses to pursue a relationship because he's married.

10. Who is the young lady Charles is caught 'dallying with'?

Answer: Sue Marie Smith

The indiscretion leads to a duel with her fiance, Whitney.

11. What is Madeline's mother's name?

Answer: Laurette

Madeline's father mentions her name on his deathbed--at the same time he confesses that her mother was a slave. Too bad he doesn't tell Madeline the rest of it...

12. What does George make Virgilia do before agreeing to take her to South Carolina for the family's visit with the Mains?

Answer: Swear on a Bible that she won't cause trouble

'The Bible's in there.' Not that it did any good.

13. Who is Grady's master?

Answer: James Huntoon

James knows just who to ask when Grady runs away--Virgilia Hazard.

14. Where does Billy propose to Brett?

Answer: Flirtation Walk

Although Orry consents to letting Billy take her out there, he can't consent to the marriage just then.

15. Who finds Ashton in the West Point chemistry lab?

Answer: Charles Main

Ashton tries to tell Charles that she was taken advantage of, but he knows better.

16. Why does Justin lock Madeline in her room?

Answer: She refuses to tell him where she went the day she took Ashton to have an abortion

She tells him she had a private errand to attend to, but he refuses to be satisfied with her answer.

17. What does Justin give to Madeline under the guise of a celery tonic?

Answer: laudanum

His doctor advises him that this is the best course of action to correct Madeline's behavior.

18. What does Ashton tell Brett was wrong with her after she recovers from the abortion?

Answer: marsh fever

19. Who owns the 'house' where Madeline's mother worked prior to her marriage?

Answer: Madame Conti

Madame Conti inadvertently reveals the whole truth about Madeline to Elkanah Bent, something he uses to his advantage later on.

20. Who stops the train Orry and Brett are taking back to South Carolina?

Answer: John Brown

John Brown is joined by Virgilia, Grady, and Priam, who winds up saving Orry's life by not allowing Grady to shoot him.

21. Where is Charles when South Carolina secedes from the Union?

Answer: Texas

Charles tenders his resignation and returns home--just in time to be the best man at Billy and Brett's wedding.

22. Where is Billy being transferred to when he gets enough leave time to marry Brett?

Answer: Washington, D.C.

Billy is leaving Fort Sumter--and just in time--when his commander transfers him to Washington.

23. Who plots with Ashton to kill Billy?

Answer: Forbes LaMotte

They planned to kill Billy in a fixed duel, but Madeline warns Charles and Orry in time to save Billy's life.

24. What do George and Constance name their daughter?

Answer: Hope

25. Who sends for a mob to kill Orry when he comes to Pennsylvania?

Answer: Virgilia Hazard

Virgilia hopes the mob kills Orry as payback for Grady's death at Harpers Ferry.

Source: Author dwiggie75

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