1.
While leading his men in the early route of Union forces at the battle of Shiloh, he was shot in the back of the knee, possibly by a Confederate soldier. He bled to death shortly afterwards having sent his doctor to tend to several Union prisoners. Highest ranking officer of either side to be killed in action during the war.
Correct Answer
B. Albert Sydney Johnston
Explanation
Albert Sydney Johnston is the correct answer because he was the highest ranking officer of either side to be killed in action during the war. He was leading his men in the early route of Union forces at the battle of Shiloh when he was shot in the back of the knee, possibly by a Confederate soldier. He bled to death shortly afterwards, but not before sending his doctor to tend to several Union prisoners.
2.
In June, 1864, at Pine Mountain, he was hit by a 3" Hotchkiss shell that went through his left arm, chest, right arm and exploded against a tree. He was almost cut in half.
Correct Answer
C. Leonidas Polk
Explanation
Leonidas Polk is the correct answer because the given information states that he was hit by a 3" Hotchkiss shell that went through his left arm, chest, right arm, and exploded against a tree, almost cutting him in half. This suggests that he sustained severe injuries, indicating that he was the one who was almost cut in half.
3.
During the battle of Chancellorsville, he was shot three times, once in the hand and twice in the left arm by his own troops while returning from a night time reconnaissance. Complications from his wounds led to pneumonia, which he died from 8 days later.
Correct Answer
A. Stonewall Jackson
Explanation
Stonewall Jackson was shot three times during the battle of Chancellorsville, once in the hand and twice in the left arm by his own troops. He was returning from a night time reconnaissance when the incident occurred. Unfortunately, complications from his wounds led to pneumonia, which ultimately caused his death 8 days later.
4.
In April, 1865, at Petersburg, he was shot through the heart by a Union soldier that he had approached and intended to shoot with his revolver. Died instantly.
Correct Answer
D. A.P. Hill
Explanation
A.P. Hill was shot through the heart by a Union soldier in April 1865 at Petersburg. He had approached the Union soldier with the intention to shoot him, but the soldier shot him first, causing him to die instantly.
5.
During the battle of Gettysburg, he was hit in the thigh by a 2" square piece of shrapnel while riding toward the right of his division on Seminary Ridge. He died 16 days later after an attempt to amputate his hemorrhaging leg failed.
Correct Answer
A. William "Darcy" Pender
Explanation
William "Darcy" Pender is the correct answer because the explanation states that he was hit in the thigh by shrapnel during the battle of Gettysburg. It also mentions that an attempt to amputate his leg failed, leading to his death 16 days later. This information matches the details given in the question.
6.
Shot by a dismounted Union cavalryman during the battle of Yellow Tavern. He died the next day. Nicknamed "Beauty" at West Point, supposedly because of his weak chin.
Correct Answer
C. J.E.B. Stuart
Explanation
J.E.B. Stuart is the correct answer because he was shot by a dismounted Union cavalryman during the battle of Yellow Tavern and died the next day. He was nicknamed "Beauty" at West Point, supposedly because of his weak chin.
7.
Killed during a charge on the Union lines at Atlanta by a picket in July 1864. He died on the field and was left there to be retrieved by Union soldiers. Nicknamed "Shot Pouch" because he had been wounded several times in engagements before the war.
Correct Answer
A. W.H.T. Walker
Explanation
W.H.T. Walker was killed during a charge on the Union lines at Atlanta in July 1864. He died on the field and was left there to be retrieved by Union soldiers. He was nicknamed "Shot Pouch" because he had been wounded multiple times in engagements before the war.
8.
September 1864, at Opequon, he was struck in the back of the head by a shell fragment after ordering a charge on the Union right flank and died on the field.
Correct Answer
C. Robert Rodes
Explanation
Robert Rodes is the correct answer because the explanation states that in September 1864, during the battle at Opequon, he was hit in the back of the head by a shell fragment. This happened after he gave the order to charge on the Union right flank. As a result of this injury, he died on the field.
9.
In october, 1864, during the battle of Cedar Creek, while atop his third horse of the day, he was rallying his troops against a Union counterattack when he was shot through both lungs. He died the next day as a prisoner of the Union Army.
Correct Answer
D. StepHen Ramseur
10.
The "Stonewall of the West" had two horses shot from under him but continued on foot in the futile assault on the Union breastworks at Franklin. Just short of the goal he was shot in the chest and probably died instantly. He was one of six CSA generals killed in the battle.
Correct Answer
B. Patrick Cleburne
Explanation
Patrick Cleburne is the correct answer because he was known as the "Stonewall of the West" and was a Confederate general during the battle of Franklin. The explanation states that he had two horses shot from under him but continued on foot in the assault on the Union breastworks. He was shot in the chest just short of the goal and likely died instantly. Additionally, the explanation mentions that he was one of six Confederate generals killed in the battle.
11.
In the fight at Hatcher's Run in February, 1865, he was shot while leading his troops in a countercharge and died later that day.
Correct Answer
A. John Pegram
Explanation
John Pegram was the correct answer because he was shot and killed while leading his troops in a countercharge during the fight at Hatcher's Run in February 1865. This event ultimately led to his death later that day.
12.
Led the front brigade in Pickett's charge from horseback - he was sick and lame from an earlier incident when his horse kicked him. After approaching within twenty yards of "The Angle" he was shot point blank by canister fire. His remains were never identified, apparently damaged beyond recognition, but his friends knew he was gone when his horse "Red Eye" returned to Seminary Ridge without him.
Correct Answer
B. Richard Garnett
Explanation
Richard Garnett led the front brigade in Pickett's charge from horseback. Despite being sick and lame from a previous incident, he bravely led his troops towards "The Angle." However, he was tragically shot at point-blank range by canister fire. His remains were never identified, but his friends knew he had been killed when his horse, "Red Eye," returned without him.
13.
Mortally wounded as the tide began to turn in favor of the CSA at First Bull Run. He died the next day. Famous for his observation that Thomas J. Jackson's troops were standing like a "stonewall."
Correct Answer
C. Barnard Bee
Explanation
Barnard Bee is the correct answer because he is the one who made the famous observation about Thomas J. Jackson's troops standing like a "stonewall." He was mortally wounded at First Bull Run and died the next day, which adds to his significance in the context of the question.
14.
At First Bull Run, while leading his men in an assault on an exposed Union artillary position he was shot in the heart and died a few minutes later.
Correct Answer
D. Francis Bartow
Explanation
Francis Bartow died at First Bull Run while leading his men in an assault on a Union artillery position. He was shot in the heart and died shortly after.
15.
First general to die in the western theater. At Mill Springs he inadvertantly wandered into Union lines thinking the soldiers were CSA due to his shortsightedness and the growing darkness. He was shot several times and died soon after.
Correct Answer
A. Felix Zollicoffer
Explanation
Felix Zollicoffer is the correct answer because he was the first general to die in the western theater during the Civil War. At the Battle of Mill Springs, he mistakenly wandered into Union lines, mistaking them for Confederate soldiers due to his poor eyesight and the darkness. As a result, he was shot multiple times and died shortly after.
16.
In March, 1862, after leading his men in a successful assault on a Union battery at Pea Ridge, while scouting enemy positions, he was shot by a sharpshooter and died instantly. He disliked army uniforms and was wearing a black velvet civilian suit and Wellington boots at the time.
Correct Answer
D. Benjamin McCulloch
Explanation
Benjamin McCulloch was a Confederate general who died in March 1862. The explanation is supported by the information provided in the question, stating that he was shot by a sharpshooter while scouting enemy positions after leading a successful assault on a Union battery at Pea Ridge. Additionally, it mentions that McCulloch disliked army uniforms and was wearing a black velvet civilian suit and Wellington boots at the time of his death.
17.
After General McCulloch was killed, he led a cavalry charge into Union lines to recover the body. He was also killed instantly.
Correct Answer
A. James MacIntosh
Explanation
James MacIntosh is the correct answer because the statement mentions that General McCulloch was killed and James MacIntosh led a cavalry charge into Union lines to recover his body. However, James MacIntosh was also killed instantly in the process. This suggests that James MacIntosh was involved in the event described in the statement.
18.
At Shiloh, he was severely wounded in the arm by a shell fragment and died several days later after the arm was amputated.
Correct Answer
A. Adley Gladden
Explanation
Adley Gladden was severely wounded in the arm by a shell fragment at Shiloh. As a result of his injuries, his arm had to be amputated. Unfortunately, he died several days later, likely due to complications from the surgery or from the severity of his injuries.
19.
At Seven Pines, he was shot in the head and killed instantly while leading his brigade through tangled woods. The brigade later became George Archer's brigade of the "Light Division."
Correct Answer
D. Robert Hatton
Explanation
Robert Hatton was shot in the head and killed instantly while leading his brigade at Seven Pines. This incident occurred as he was navigating through dense woods. The brigade that Hatton was leading later became known as George Archer's brigade of the "Light Division."
20.
The "Black Knight of the Confederacy" led the cavalry that aided Stonewall Jackson during his legendary Valley Campaign. After his horse was shot from under him during the fight at Good's Farm he continued to lead a charge on foot. After he shouted "Forward my brave men!" he was shot through the heart and died instantly.
Correct Answer
A. Turner Ashby
Explanation
Turner Ashby is the correct answer because he was known as the "Black Knight of the Confederacy" and led the cavalry that supported Stonewall Jackson during his Valley Campaign. He displayed bravery and determination by continuing to lead a charge on foot after his horse was shot from under him. Ashby's final words, "Forward my brave men!" before being shot through the heart and dying instantly, further solidify his identity as the correct answer.
21.
While pursuing the retreating Union Army he and his men encountered elements of General Sumner's II Corps at Savage's Station. Wounded in the thigh by a shell fragment he was taken to Richmond where he died the same day.
Correct Answer
D. Richard Griffith
Explanation
Richard Griffith encountered elements of General Sumner's II Corps at Savage's Station while pursuing the retreating Union Army. He was wounded in the thigh by a shell fragment and was taken to Richmond, where he died the same day.
22.
In August 1862, at Cedar Mountain, while directing artillary fire he was struck by a shell in the side and horribly mangled. He died later that day.
Correct Answer
A. Charles Winder
23.
At Antietam, he was wounded three times while leading a counterattck against Union troops near Dunker Church, he died within the hour.
Correct Answer
C. William Starke
Explanation
William Starke was wounded three times while leading a counterattack against Union troops near Dunker Church at the Battle of Antietam. Unfortunately, he did not survive his injuries and died within the hour.
24.
While defending the right flank against Meade's assault at Fredericksburg, he was shot through the spine and died two days later. He had been wounded by the same bullet that killed Lawrence Branch at Antietam.
Correct Answer
B. Maxcy Gregg
Explanation
Maxcy Gregg is the correct answer because he was a Confederate general who was defending the right flank against Meade's assault at Fredericksburg. He was shot through the spine during the battle and died two days later. It is mentioned that he was wounded by the same bullet that killed Lawrence Branch at Antietam, which further confirms his identity as the correct answer.
25.
At Gettysburg, while leading his men in the assault on the III and II Corps positions at Sherfy's Peach Orchard and Plum Run, respectively, he was wounded in the left knee, then hit in the foot by a shell, and then in the chest by a bullet, which knocked him off his horse. He told his aide, "I am killed! Tell my wife and children that I died fighting at my post." He was left for dead on the field and died the next day at a Union field hospital.
Correct Answer
B. William Barksdale
26.
At Gettysburg, he was wounded three times while leading his brigade to the stone wall at the "Angle," considered the "High Water Mark of the Confederacy." The attack was quickly overwhlemed by a Union countercharge. He was taken to a Union field hospital where he died two days later. One account says that his wounds were not fatal and he actually died of a pulmonary embolism. Another stated that it was septic shock and heat exhaustion.
Correct Answer
A. Lewis Armistead
Explanation
Lewis Armistead was a Confederate general who was wounded three times during the Battle of Gettysburg while leading his brigade to the stone wall at the "Angle," which is considered the "High Water Mark of the Confederacy." Although there are conflicting accounts of his cause of death, one suggests that his wounds were not fatal and he actually died of a pulmonary embolism, while another claims it was septic shock and heat exhaustion. Regardless of the cause, Armistead's leadership and bravery at Gettysburg are notable.
27.
He was wounded in the thigh during a charge into the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. He died eight days later.
Correct Answer
B. Paul Semmes
Explanation
Paul Semmes was wounded in the thigh during a charge into the Wheatfield at Gettysburg, which ultimately led to his death eight days later.
28.
Mortally wounded during rearguard action to protect the Army during its retreat from Pennsylvania in 1863.
Correct Answer
D. James Pettigrew
Explanation
James Pettigrew was mortally wounded during a rearguard action to protect the Army during its retreat from Pennsylvania in 1863. This suggests that Pettigrew was involved in a battle or skirmish during the Army's retreat, and he sustained injuries that ultimately led to his death. The other options, Lewis Armistead, Paul Semmes, and Richard Brockenborough, are not mentioned in the given information, so they are not the correct answer.
29.
At Spotsylvania Court House, after the Bloody Angle fell into Union hands, he led his men in a spirited counter attack. He was struck in the abdomen by a minnie ball and died the next day.
Correct Answer
C. Junius Daniel
Explanation
Junius Daniel led his men in a spirited counter attack at Spotsylvania Court House after the Bloody Angle fell into Union hands. During the counter attack, he was struck in the abdomen by a minnie ball. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and died the following day.
30.
Shot in the chest during the battle of Cold Harbor by a sharpshooter. He died instantly.
Correct Answer
B. George Doles
Explanation
George Doles was shot in the chest during the battle of Cold Harbor by a sharpshooter, resulting in his instant death.
31.
Shot in the chest while leading a charge on Union fortifications at Franklin. He died later that day.
Correct Answer
B. States Rights Gist
Explanation
States Rights Gist is the correct answer because he was shot in the chest while leading a charge on Union fortifications at Franklin. He later died that day.
32.
At Franklin, near Columbia Pike, he was on foot, urging his men on when he was shot. The bullet hit him just under the right eye, passing through his head, carrying off the top of his head. According to reports, he threw both hands to his face and sank to his knees in death.
Correct Answer
A. Hiram Benson
33.
Mortally wounded during the battle of Peach Tree Creek on July 20, he died five days later. Nicknamed "Rock" because of his iron nerves and distinguished gallantry under fire.
Correct Answer
D. Clement Stevens
Explanation
Clement Stevens is the correct answer because the passage states that he was mortally wounded during the battle of Peach Tree Creek and died five days later. Additionally, he is nicknamed "Rock" because of his iron nerves and distinguished gallantry under fire.
34.
At Spotsylvania Court House, after the Bloody Angle fell into Union hands, he led his men in a spirited counter attack. While waving his sword he was hit by several bullets and fell from his horse dying instantly. Shortly before the battle he was heard saying, "I shall come out of this fight a live major general or a dead brigadier."
Correct Answer
D. Abner Perrin
Explanation
Abner Perrin is the correct answer because the question describes a scene where a general is leading a counterattack and gets hit by bullets while waving his sword. Abner Perrin is the only option mentioned in the question, so he must be the one who fell from his horse and died instantly.
35.
At Chicamauga, he was eviscerated by an artillary shell that literally blew his chest apart while his brigade was under intense fire in Kelly Field. He was buried on the battlefield that night.
Correct Answer
A. James Deshler
Explanation
James Deshler is the correct answer because the explanation provided states that he was eviscerated by an artillery shell that blew his chest apart during the intense fire at Chicamauga. This suggests that he was killed in action and buried on the battlefield that night.