MCQs on Nathan Hale Day (September 22) January 8, 2026August 31, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. Who was Nathan Hale? (A) A British general (B) A French diplomat (C) An American spy (D) A German soldier 2. On which date is Nathan Hale Day celebrated? (A) July 4 (B) November 11 (C) December 25 (D) September 22 3. What was Nathan Hale’s famous quote before his execution? (A) "Give me liberty, or give me death!" (B) "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." (C) "To be or not to be, that is the question." (D) "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." 4. In which war did Nathan Hale serve as a spy? (A) The Civil War (B) The War of 1812 (C) The American Revolutionary War (D) The Spanish-American War 5. What was Nathan Hale’s profession before he became a spy? (A) Lawyer (B) Merchant (C) Teacher (D) Doctor 6. Which side did Nathan Hale fight for during the American Revolutionary War? (A) The British side (B) The Spanish side (C) The French side (D) The American side 7. What was Nathan Hale’s primary mission as a spy? (A) To sabotage British supply lines (B) To recruit soldiers for the Continental Army (C) To gather intelligence on British troop movements (D) To negotiate peace with the British 8. Where was Nathan Hale captured? (A) Philadelphia (B) New York City (C) Boston (D) Charleston 9. Which organization is named after Nathan Hale to honor his memory? (A) The Nathan Hale Society (B) The Nathan Hale Foundation (C) The Nathan Hale Historical Association (D) The Hale Society 10. What was the occupation of Nathan Hale’s father? (A) Ship captain (B) Blacksmith (C) Sailor (D) Farmer 11. How old was Nathan Hale when he was executed? (A) 28 (B) 25 (C) 22 (D) 30 12. Which British officer was responsible for Nathan Hale’s execution? (A) General Cornwallis (B) Colonel John Graves Simcoe (C) Major Robert Rogers (D) General Howe 13. Where is Nathan Hale commemorated with a statue? (A) Washington, D.C. (B) New York City (C) Philadelphia (D) Boston 14. Nathan Hale was a member of which military unit? (A) The militia (B) The British Army (C) The French Army (D) The Continental Army 15. What was Nathan Hale’s role in the American Revolutionary War? (A) Soldier (B) General (C) Diplomat (D) Spy 16. Where was Nathan Hale born? (A) New York City, New York (B) Boston, Massachusetts (C) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (D) New Haven, Connecticut 17. Which educational institution did Nathan Hale attend? (A) University of Pennsylvania (B) Harvard University (C) Princeton University (D) Yale College 18. What was Nathan Hale’s mission when he was captured? (A) To infiltrate British fortifications (B) To gather intelligence about British troop numbers and locations (C) To deliver a message to General Washington (D) To sabotage British communication lines 19. How did Nathan Hale’s execution impact American morale? (A) It decreased morale significantly (B) It boosted morale and inspired American soldiers (C) It had no impact (D) It led to a major retreat 20. Which American general is said to have lamented Nathan Hale’s death? (A) George Washington (B) Benedict Arnold (C) John Stark (D) Nathanael Greene