POP QUIZ (HARPERS FERY RAID)

In the midst of marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, it's worth noting that October 16th  is the 152d anniversary of the beginning of John Brown's infamous raid on Harpers Ferry.

1. At the time of the raid, Harpers Ferry was part of this state.
a) West Virginia
b) Maryland
c) Virginia
d) Ohio
2. In the early hours of the raid, a descendant of this founding father was kidnapped at his farm while the raiders were en route to Harpers Ferry.
a) John Adams
b) George Washington
c) Thomas Jefferson
d) James Madison
3. After almost 40 citizens of Harpers Ferry were seized by Brown and his men, local militias quickly surrounded the armory, and soon this U.S. Army officer was put in charge of restoring order.
a) William T. Sherman
b) James Longstreet
c) Ulysses S. Grant
d) Robert E. Lee
4. This officer delivered the ultimatum for Brown to surrender himself, his men, and his prisoners.
a) J.E.B. Stuart
b) Thomas Jackson
c) Ulysses S. Grant
d) Robert E. Lee
5. True or False :  According to the after action report, Brown's goal was "the liberation of the slaves of Virginia and of the whole South."
6. How many civilians were killed by the raiders?
a) 40
b) 25
c) 12
d) 4
7. How many of Brown's raiders were killed in the raid itself?
a) 40
b) 25
c) 12
d) 4
8. True or False : The captured John Brown was turned over to a military tribunal for trial.
9. This future Confederate leader was present at the execution of Brown on Dec. 2, 1859, as part of the contingent from the Virginia Military Institute.
a) Robert E. Lee
b) Thomas "stonewall" Jackson
c) Jefferson Davis
d) George Pickett
10. Where is Brown buried?
a) North Elba, N.Y.
b) Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
c) Torrington, Conn.
d) Osawatomie, Kan.


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Answers : 1. c  ; 2. b  ; 3. d  ; 4. a  ; 5. True  ; 6. d  ; 7. c  ; 8. False  ; 9. b  ; 10. a