Quiz  /  Molly Pitcher MCQ Quiz Questions with Answers

  • 1. 
    Which of the following best describes the legend of Molly Pitcher?

  • Completely fiction
  • A fictional character in a book
  • Folklore based on several real women
  • Based on a real person named Molly Pitcher

  • 2. 
    During what war did Molly Pitcher fight?

  • Revolutionary War
  • Civil War
  • World War I
  • War of 1812

  • 3. 
    According to legend, what weapon did Molly Picture use in battle?

  • Rifle
  • Bayonet
  • Musket
  • Cannon

  • 4. 
    Molly is a common nickname for what formal name?

  • Anne
  • Elizabeth
  • Phoebe
  • Mary

  • 5. 
    Where did the nickname 'Pitcher' likely come from?

  • From throwing ammunition to the soldiers
  • From carrying lemonade for the soldiers to drink
  • From 'pitching' cannon balls at the enemy
  • From carrying water to help cool the cannon

  • 6. 
    Which of the following women became famous for fighting at the Battle of Monmouth?

  • Martha Washington
  • Mary Ludwig Hays
  • Margaret Corbin
  • Mary Todd

  • 7. 
    Which of the following women was wounded in battle and taken prisoner?

  • Margaret Corbin
  • Mary Ludwig Hays
  • Mary Todd
  • Martha Washington

  • 8. 
    Which of the following women earned the nickname 'Sergeant Molly'?

  • Mary Todd
  • Margaret Corbin
  • Mary Ludwig Hays
  • Martha Washington

  • 9. 
    Who was the first woman to earn a military pension for her actions in battle?

  • Mary Ludwig Hays
  • Martha Washington
  • Mary Todd
  • Margaret Corbin

  • 10. 
    What battle did Margaret Corbin fight in?

  • Battle of Fort Washington
  • Battle of Saratoga
  • Battle of Cowpens
  • Battle of Trenton
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