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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A French Bombshell, Trouble All Around, A Tragic Departure and Opposite Hands Across the Ocean.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Washington returned to New York City, what did the British do?
(a) The British launched a suprise attack.
(b) The British retreated.
(c) The British surrendered.
(d) The British openly attacked the Continental Army.

2. How many pounds of sterling did Washington loose during the war?
(a) 15,000 pounds.
(b) 5,000 pounds.
(c) 25,000 pounds.
(d) 10,000 pounds.

3. What happened to Washington when he rode towards the enemy?
(a) Washington fell off his horse.
(b) Washington was saved by his aides.
(c) Washington was shot and wounded.
(d) Washington was captured.

4. What did the British say they would do once the peace treaty was signed?
(a) Leave Philadelphia.
(b) Attack New York.
(c) Evacuate New York.
(d) Attack Trenton.

5. Washington, after praising civilians and soldiers, wrote an angry letter to whom?
(a) John Adams.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. After finding out his new estate manager was ill, Washington traveled to Mount Vernon for how many days?

2. From which country did Washington obtain a mule as a gift?

3. What city did Washington travel to to attempt getting more recruits and better fortification of the northern army near Canada?

4. What city was near the "fall line" of navigable rivers?

5. When did Washington receive a draft of the Declaration of Independence?

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