Bill O'Reilly: American Patriot Quiz - Great American General George Patton

1. Though best known for his military accomplishments, Patton was also an Olympic athlete. What event did he participate in?

Marathon

Pole vault

Pentathlon

Archery

2. What military medal did Patton earn for his wounds in WWI?

Medal of Honor

Purple Heart

The Victory Medal

Navy Cross

3. What military institution did Patton graduate from?

Virginia Military Academy

The Citadel

The Naval Academy

West Point

4. Though Ronald Reagan wanted the role, who played George Patton in the 1970 film Patton?

George C. Scott

Burt Lancaster

John Wayne

Kirk Douglas

5. Patton earned what nickname during WWII?

The Chosen One

Old Blood and Guts

Pale Blue Eyes

Patty

6. Patton was known for carrying a handgun with handgrips made of what?

Mahogany

Gold

Ivory

Steel

7. The M46 Patton was named after Patton in the wake of WWII. What is the M46 Patton?

Military Tank

Machine gun

Helicopter

Parachute

8. What event officially led to Patton's death in 1945?

Gunshot

Car crash

Snake bite

Lightning strike

9. One of Patton's greatest WWII victories came in which famous battle?

Battle of the Bulge

Battle of Iwo Jima

Battle of Britain

Battle of Stalingrad

10. Though buried in Luxembourg, where was George Patton born?

Brooklyn, New York

Salt Lake City, Utah

San Gabriel, California

Billings, Montana