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WorksheetsThe Patriot
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the name of Mel Gibson's character in the Patriot?
a)
Gabriel Martin
b)
Douglass Martin
c)
Nathan Martin
d)
Benjamin Martin
2.
What was the nickname of Mel Gibson's character in the movie?
a)
The Swamp Fox
b)
The Silver Fox
c)
The Ghost
d)
The Illusion
3.
The mission used by the militia in the Patriot was originally created by members of what European nationality?
a)
Spanish
b)
French
c)
German
d)
Italian
4.
The commander of American forces that Mel Gibson's character answers to is named ______________.
a)
Charles Cornwallis
b)
William Tavington
c)
Harry Burwell
d)
John Billings
5.
How many children of Mel Gibson's character die during the movie?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
6.
The events of the film take place in what state?
a)
North Carolina
b)
South Carolina
c)
Georgia
d)
Virginia
7.
Who was the overall commander of British forces in the film?
a)
Charles Cornwallis
b)
William Tavington
c)
Captain Wilkins
d)
Benjamin Martin
8.
Who was the British cavalry leader in the film that carries out ruthless atrocities against Mel Gibson's character and others?
a)
Charles Cornwallis
b)
William Tavington
c)
Harry Burwell
d)
John Billings
9.
Which real-life inspiration for the Patriot used guerrilla warfare and was nicknamed the "Swamp Fox"?
a)
Francis Marion
b)
Andrew Pickens
c)
Thomas Sumter
d)
Elijah Clarke
10.
Which real-life patriot broke an agreement that he had with the British not to fight after loyalists destroyed his property and threatened his family?
a)
Francis Marion
b)
Thomas Sumter
c)
Andrew Pickens
d)
Daniel Morgan
11.
Most of the real-life patriots, as well as Mel Gibson's character, fought in which conflict before engaging in the Revolutionary War?
a)
French and Indian War
b)
War of 1812
c)
Quasi War
d)
Spanish American War
12.
Mel Gibson's character's reputation for fierce fighting and heroism cam from his previous war experience at ____________________.
a)
Fort Johnson
b)
Fort Necessity
c)
Fort Wilderness
d)
Fort Ticonderoga
13.
What real-life British commander was Colonel William Tavington based on?
a)
Banastre Tarleton
b)
Charles Cornwallis
c)
Henry Clinton
d)
Thomas Gage
14.
Who led the Americans in there terrible loss at the Battle of Camden? Burwell said he was riding fast towards Hillsborough with his staff 150 yards behind.
a)
Daniel Morgan
b)
Captain Wilkins
c)
Horatio Gates
d)
Gabriel Martin
15.
Who led the actual American victory at the Battle of Cowpens?
a)
Daniel Morgan
b)
Horatio Gates
c)
Harry Burwell
d)
Francis Marion
16.
How long did Occam have to serve the patriot cause in order to earn his freedom?
a)
6 months
b)
1 year
c)
2 years
d)
1 month
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