Molly Pitcher and the Battle of Monmouth

The video tells the story of Molly Pitcher, a woman who bravely assisted American soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth in the American Revolution. Despite women not being allowed to fight, Molly provided water to soldiers and even operated a cannon when her husband fell ill. Her courage earned her recognition from General George Washington, who praised her bravery.

What was the main reason for the American soldiers marching to Monmouth, New Jersey?

• To train new recruits

• To fight the British

• To attend a peace treaty signing

• To celebrate Independence Day

What was the name of the war in which Molly Pitcher participated?

• The War of 1812

• World War I

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

What was Molly's husband's name?

• William

• George

• John

• Thomas

Why did Molly decide to go to the Battle of Monmouth?

• To sell goods to the soldiers

• To become a soldier

• To ensure her husband's safety and assist the Americans

• To deliver a message to the British

What did Molly do when she heard the soldiers calling for water?

• She hid from the battle

• She asked someone else to help

• She ran to the stream to fetch water

• She ignored them

What did Molly use to carry water to the soldiers?

• A cup

• A bottle

• A pitcher

• A bucket

How did Molly help her husband when he fell ill during the battle?

• She took him to a doctor

• She soaked a rag in cold water and wiped his face

• She gave him medicine

• She left him to find help

What did Molly decide to do after helping her husband?

• She surrendered to the British

• She called for reinforcements

• She fired her husband's cannon

• She left the battlefield

What was Molly's reaction when an enemy cannonball passed between her legs?

• She ran away in fear

• She continued to load and fire the cannon

• She surrendered to the enemy

• She called for help

What did Molly do with the cannon during the battle?

• She cleaned it

• She fired it

• She hid it

• She dismantled it