Gettysburg Historical Insights Quiz

What is the significance of the Alexander Doin House in the town?

• It is the oldest building in the town.

• It is a museum dedicated to the Civil War.

• It is considered one of the nicest restaurants in town.

• It was the site of a famous battle.

Who was Jackie White in relation to the Alexander Doin House?

• A famous historian

• The current chef

• A former board member and driving force for the local museum

• The architect of the building

Where did the procession to the Soldiers National Cemetery begin?

• Cemetery Hill

• Tony Town Road

• Emmitsburg Road

• Baltimore Street

What was the outcome of the murder trial involving James Hunter?

• He was acquitted.

• He was found guilty and hanged.

• He was pardoned.

• He was found guilty and imprisoned.

What is a common ghost story associated with the area near the Emmitsburg Road and Tony Town Road?

• A ghostly soldier

• A haunted house

• The hanging grounds

• A phantom carriage

What was the nature of the sharpshooter action during the battle?

• It was a nighttime operation.

• It involved only a few soldiers.

• It was a significant and heavy action.

• It was a minor skirmish.

What did Abraham Lincoln reportedly see during his visit to the battlefield?

• Little Roundtop

• Devil's Den

• The entire battlefield

• Bullet holes in buildings and fences

What myth about the Gettysburg Address platform is clarified in the transcript?

• It was only accessible to a few.

• It was made of stone.

• It could hold thousands of people.

• It was the size of Noah's Ark.

What is the truth about Jenny Wade's family's presence during the Gettysburg Address?

• They were not present at all.

• They were far from the platform and couldn't hear Lincoln.

• They were seated on the platform.

• They were personally invited by Lincoln.

How many people were actually on the platform during Lincoln's Gettysburg Address according to the transcript?

• 400

• 30

• 100

• 15,000