| 1. |
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In the early 19th century, which regiment would Camerons loyal to
the Lochiel family, with "strong Lochaber affinities" NOT elect to
join? |
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A. |
92nd Regiment, The Gordon Highlanders |
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B. |
42nd Regiment, The Black Watch |
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C. |
79th Regiment, The Cameron Highlanders |
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D. |
The Lochaber Fencible Highlanders |
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| 2. |
|
In the 16th century twelve Cameron clansmen, acting as bodyguards,
accompanied a daughter of a Cameron chieftain into the Strathspey District
for her marriage to a Stewart Laird. These men were known as: |
|
A. |
The Blue Bonnetless Lads |
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B. |
The Baron Lady's Laddies |
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C. |
The Claidheamh Mor of the Cingidh |
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D. |
The Sons of the Houndess |
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| 3. |
|
Who was "Crookshanks?" |
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A. |
Allan Cameron of Clunes |
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B. |
Samuel Cameron of Glenevis |
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C. |
Alexander Cameron of Strone |
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D. |
John Cameron of Callart |
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| 4. |
|
Sir Donald Hamish Cameron of Lochiel, K.T., XXVI Captain and Chief
of Clan Cameron, was educated at Harrow. Including himself, how many successive
Cameron chiefs have been educated at this institution? |
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A. |
Three |
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B. |
Four |
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C. |
Five |
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D. |
Six |
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| 5. |
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Which Cameron Chief made 32 expeditions into his enemy's country for
the 32 years that he lived and also "to have made 3 more for the 3/4 of
a year that he was in his mother's womb?" |
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A. |
Donald Dubh |
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B. |
Ewen MacAllan (Ewen Allanson) |
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C. |
Ewen Beag (Ewen M'Conill M'Ewen) |
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D. |
Allan MacDonald Dubh (Allan nan Creach) |
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| 6. |
|
According to an inscription uncovered in recent years on a stone slab
at Glenfinnan, exactly how many Cameron men attended the raising of the Stuart
standard there in 1745? |
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A. |
807 |
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B. |
817 |
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C. |
827 |
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D. |
837 |
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| 7. |
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Evan Cameron, one of Sir Ewen Cameron's grandsons, emigrated along
with a ship full of Cameron men and women to the family estate in Jamaica
in what year? |
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A. |
1729 |
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B. |
1734 |
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C. |
1739 |
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D. |
1744 |
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| 8. |
|
Ewen Cameron, the father of Colonel John Cameron of Fassifern, was
created a Baronet after his son's death, leading the charge at the Battle
of Quatra Bras. In what year did Ewen receive this honor, in recognition
of his son's outstanding services to his country? |
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A. |
1814 |
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B. |
1815 |
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C. |
1816 |
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D. |
1817 |
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| 9. |
|
Of the children of John Cameron, XVIII Captain and Chief of Clan
Cameron
how many met their death as a direct result of the Jacobite
Uprising/Rebellion of 1745-6? |
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A. |
One |
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B. |
Two |
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C. |
Three |
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D. |
Four |
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| 10. |
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Which is the correct spelling of the Clan Cameron motto in Gaelic |
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A. |
Aonaibh Ri Cheilé |
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B. |
Aonaibh Ri Chéile |
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C. |
Aonaìbh Ri Cheile |
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D. |
Aonaibh Ri Cheìle |
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| 11. |
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Who is this man "said" to
be? |
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A. |
Donald Cameron, XIX Captain and Chief of Clan Cameron |
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B. |
Donald Cameron, XXII Captain and Chief of Clan Cameron |
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C. |
Donald Cameron, XXIII Captain and Chief of Clan Cameron |
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D. |
Donald Cameron, XXIV Captain and Chief of Clan Cameron |
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| 12. |
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If one singular clan could have been considered Clan Cameron's "partner"
during the entire 1745 Jacobite Rebellion, which one would it have been? |
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A. |
MacDonald |
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B. |
Fraser |
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C. |
Stewart of Appin |
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D. |
Macintosh |
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| 13. |
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Where is "Lochiel's Island?" |
|
A |
Loch Arkaig |
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B. |
Loch Sheil |
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C. |
Loch nan Uamh |
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D. |
Loch Eil |
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| 14. |
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In what year was the "Captain" of Clan Cameron first
referred to as
"of Lochiel?" |
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A. |
1498 |
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B. |
1508 |
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C. |
1518 |
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D. |
1528 |
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| 15. |
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Which notable Cameron woman was pregnant and had to flee for her
life in this delicate condition during the aftermath of the 1745 Jacobite
Uprising? |
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A. |
Ann Cameron, wife of Donald "The Gentle Lochiel" |
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B. |
Jenny Cameron of Glendessary |
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C. |
Jean Cameron, wife of Dr. Archibald Cameron |
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D. |
Mary Cameron, wife of Ludovic Cameron of Torcastle |
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| 16. |
|
Which portion of Lochiel's forfeited estate, in the mid-18th century,
was referred to by Hanoverian governmental official as a "Den of
Thieves?" |
|
A. |
Loch Eil-side |
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B. |
Loch Arkaig-side |
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C. |
Loch Linnhe-side |
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D. |
Brae Lochaber |
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| 17. |
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The Chiefs of Clan Cameron have been named "Donald" since what year? |
|
A. |
1700 |
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B. |
1748 |
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C. |
1762 |
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D. |
1776 |
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| 18. |
|
The "savages" or "supporters" whom are wreathed in oak about the
head and middle, bearing Lochaber Axes, are said to represent: |
|
A. |
Donald na Cuirc |
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B. |
Donald M'Ewen M'Connel |
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C. |
Donald Dubh M'Ewen |
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D. |
Donald Dow M'Connell M'Ewen |
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| 19. |
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Which of these Lochaber peaks is the tallest? |
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A. |
Beinn Bhàn |
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B. |
Meall a' Phubuill |
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C. |
Stob Coire Easain |
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| 20. |
|
Which Clan Cameron "Cadet Family" has its historical burial place
on Munn's Island? |
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|
A. |
The Camerons of Kinlochiel |
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B. |
The Camerons of Callart |
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C. |
The Camerons of Fassifern |
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D. |
The Camerons of Inverailort |
