Check Yourself And Know About Henry Hamilton!
Henry Hamilton was a military officer and later as Governor of Bermuda before turning to Governor of Dominica, Hamilton married 25-year-old Elizabeth Lee from Banbury, Oxfordshire, a daughter of Colonel Lee. This quiz will examine your knowledge on Governor Henry Hamilton.
- 1.
He served as Governor of Dominica, the present-day Commonwealth of Dominica, from which year?
- A.
1792
- B.
1793
- C.
1794
- D.
1795
Correct Answer
C. 1794 -
- 2.
Hamilton was raised in which of these countries?
- A.
Scotland
- B.
England
- C.
Norway
- D.
Ireland
Correct Answer
D. IrelandExplanation
Hamilton was raised in Ireland.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Henry Hamilton was sent to where and gained freedom in a prisoner exchange in 1781?
- A.
Indianapolis
- B.
Washington DC
- C.
Virginia
- D.
New York
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D. New YorkExplanation
Henry Hamilton was sent to New York and gained freedom in a prisoner exchange in 1781.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Hamilton was transported to where, where he was held by Governor Thomas Jefferson's rebel government until October 1780?
- A.
Washington DC
- B.
Virginia
- C.
New York
- D.
Los Angeles
Correct Answer
B. VirginiaExplanation
Hamilton was transported to Virginia, where he was held by Governor Thomas Jefferson's rebel government until October 1780. This is evident from the information provided in the question.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Hamilton was captured when by rebel forces at Fort Sackville?
- A.
1770
- B.
1774
- C.
1777
- D.
1779
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D. 1779Explanation
Hamilton was captured by rebel forces at Fort Sackville in 1779.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Henry Hamilton has how many child before his death?
- A.
1 daughter
- B.
1 son
- C.
2 daughters
- D.
2 sons
Correct Answer
A. 1 daughterExplanation
Henry Hamilton had only one child before his death, specifically a daughter.Rate this question:
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- 7.
All these was Henry Hamilton's occupation except one, which is?
- A.
Governor
- B.
Soldier
- C.
Army Officer
- D.
Author
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D. AuthorExplanation
Henry Hamilton's occupation was not an author.Rate this question:
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- 8.
One of these is not Henry Hamilton's name, which is?
- A.
Hair-buyer General
- B.
Hair Buyer
- C.
Hair-seller General
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Hair-seller GeneralExplanation
The given options are all variations of Henry Hamilton's name except for "Hair-seller General." This suggests that "Hair-seller General" is not Henry Hamilton's name.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of these is Henry Hamilton's nationality?
- A.
American
- B.
Italian
- C.
British
- D.
Scottish
Correct Answer
C. BritishExplanation
Henry Hamilton's nationality is British because British refers to someone who is from or associated with the country of Britain.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Henry Hamilton was born in what year?
- A.
1730
- B.
1734
- C.
1738
- D.
1740
Correct Answer
B. 1734 -
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