Quiz for January 31, 2012

Based on “Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain” by René Accornero”

Q#1 – How many times was Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain wounded during the Civil War?

Q#2 – What college did Chamberlain attend?

Q#3 – What childhood related physical impediment did Chamberlain overcome?

Q#4 – In 1933, who was the last Civil War general to die?

Q#5 – What was the 20th Maine’s role at the Battle of Antietam?

Q#6 – Why was the 20th Maine held out of action at the Battle of Chancellorsville?

Q#7 – Two part question: 1-How many soldiers made up the 20th Maine when the regiment was first formed? 2-how many soldiers made up the 20th Maine at the Battle of Gettysburg?

Q#8 – Who gave the order for the 20th Maine to take up a position on the far left flank of the Union line?

Q#9 – How many charges did The Confederate unit under William Oates make against the 20th Maine’s line on Little Round Top?

Q#10 – What year did Chamberlain receive his Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg??

Q#11 – What is the name of the town in Maine where Chamberlain grew up?

Q#12 – What present did Chamberlain give his wife for their 10th wedding anniversary?

Q#13 – In the Siege of Petersburg, where on his body did Chamberlain receive his near fatal wound?

Q#14 – How many consecutive 1-year terms was Chamberlain serve as the Governor of Maine?

Q#15 – How did Chamberlain receive his Medal of Honor that was awarded to him for his action at the Battle of Gettysburg?