Quiz on Historical Figures

What was Clara Barton's nickname?

• Angel of the Battlefield

• Nurse of the Nation

• Lady of the Lamp

What organization did Clara Barton found?

• American Red Cross

• National Nurses Association

• Civil War Aid Society

• International Medical Corps

Why did Clara Barton decide to become a nurse?

• She was inspired by a doctor

• She took care of her friend when she got hurt.

• She took care of her brother when her fell off a roof.

Who was the first African American child to attend an all-white elementary school?

• Rosa Parks

• Ruby Bridges

• Harriet Tubman

• Mrs. Henry

Who was Ruby Bridges' first grade teacher?

• Mrs. Smith

• Mrs. Johnson

• Mrs. Henry

• Mrs. Williams

What is a hero defined as in the study guide?

• A person who is very strong

• A person who is very smart

• A person who shows great courage to protect others

• A person who is famous

What heroic deed are the Four Chaplains remembered for during the sinking of their ship?

• Jumping on the life boat

• Giving away their lifejackets to save others

• Steering the ship

• Sending distress signals

What did the Four Chaplains do as their ship began to sink?

• They called for help

• They prepared lifeboats

• They linked arms, sang songs, and prayed

• They tried to fix the ship

What caused the SS Dorchester to sink?

• A storm

• A collision with another ship

• A torpedo

• A fire on board

What backgrounds did the Four Chaplains come from?

• They were all from the same religious background

• They were from different religious backgrounds