Molly Pitcher
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Molly Pitcher.
1. Which of the following best describes the legend of Molly Pitcher?
a. Completely fiction
b. Based on a real person named Molly Pitcher
c. Folklore based on several real women
d. A fictional character in a book
e. Based on Martha Washington
2. During what war did Molly Pitcher fight?
a. Civil War
b. War of 1812
c. World War I
d. French and Indian War
e. Revolutionary War
3. According to legend, what weapon did Molly Picture use in battle?
a. Rifle
b. Cannon
c. Bayonet
d. Musket
e. No weapon, she was a nurse
4. Molly is a common nickname for what formal name?
a. Mary
b. Elizabeth
c. Anne
d. Phoebe
e. Joan
5. Where did the nickname 'Pitcher' likely come from?
a. From carrying lemonade for the soldiers to drink
b. From throwing ammunition to the soldiers
c. From carrying water to help cool the cannon
d. From 'pitching' cannon balls at the enemy
e. They would provide flammable pitch to help start fires
6. Which of the following women became famous for fighting at the Battle of Monmouth?
a. Margaret Corbin
b. Mary Todd
c. Martha Washington
d. Mary Ludwig Hays
e. Dolly Madison
7. Which of the following women was wounded in battle and taken prisoner?
a. Margaret Corbin
b. Mary Todd
c. Martha Washington
d. Mary Ludwig Hays
e. Dolly Madison
8. Which of the following women earned the nickname 'Sergeant Molly'?
a. Margaret Corbin
b. Mary Todd
c. Martha Washington
d. Mary Ludwig Hays
e. Dolly Madison
9. Who was the first woman to earn a military pension for her actions in battle?
a. Margaret Corbin
b. Mary Todd
c. Martha Washington
d. Mary Ludwig Hays
e. Dolly Madison
10. What battle did Margaret Corbin fight in?
a. Battle of Saratoga
b. Battle of Fort Washington
c. Battle of Cowpens
d. Battle of Trenton
e. Battle of Kings Mountain
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