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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Heights, The Loss of Philadelphia and The Conway Cabal.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year did the First Continental Congress meet?
(a) 1774.
(b) 1775.
(c) 1773.
(d) 1776.

2. After the death of his half-brother, which position did Washington take?
(a) Adjunct General of Delaware.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) President.
(d) Adjunct General of Virginia.

3. Where did Washington buy his best clothes?
(a) Countries abroad.
(b) A local store in Virginia.
(c) A local store near Mount Vernon.
(d) Washington, D.C.

4. How did the rookie soldiers respond to the leader at the battle at New York City?
(a) The soldiers launched a suprise attack.
(b) The soldiers fought like warriors.
(c) The soldiers disrespected the new leader.
(d) The soldiers fled and panicked.

5. How many children did Washington and his wife have together?
(a) No children.
(b) One child.
(c) Two child.
(d) Three child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Washington chosen for his first military experience?

2. How old was George Washington when his father died?

3. Who objected to Washington's participation in military activities?

4. How far did Washington's troops have to march to reach the Hessian soldiers' encampment?

5. How did Washington's wife react to Washington's new role as head of the Continental Army?

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