"Answer Man"-er James A. Huston of Lynchburg, Va., suggested a themed quiz based on the nicknames of famed people. This theme has also been suggested by other "Answer Man"-ers, so let's see how well you can do it.

1. What was the nickname given to Francis Marion?

2. Who was well-known as "Old Hickory"?

3. Gen. Winfield Scott had an oddly titled nickname. What was it?

4. Zachary Taylor had a "perky" nickname. What was it?

5. Give us Gen. John J. Pershing's infamous nickname.

6. What was Gov. Henry Lee III's interesting nickname?

7. William Henry Harrison carried his nickname with him into the White House. What was it?

8. What was Adm. William Halsey's nickname?

9. What famed general bore the nickname "Old Blood and Guts"?

10. Dwight Eisenhower took his nickname to the White House.

What was it?

Answers

1. Francis Marion was the "Swamp Fox."

2. "Old Hickory" was Andrew Jackson's nickname.

3. Scott was dubbed "Old Fuss and Feathers."

4. Taylor was "Old Rough and Ready."

5. The general was called "Black Jack" Pershing.

6. The governor's nickname was "Light Horse Harry" Lee.

7. Harrison was well-known as "Old Tippecanoe."

8. Halsey was popularly known as "Bull."

9. Gen. George S. Patton was "Old Blood and Guts."

10. Many, many folks learned to like "Ike" using Eisenhower's popular nickname.

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