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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. How did Washington's wife react to Washington's new role as head of the Continental Army?
(a) Told George that he was on his own.
(b) United with Washington to help the revolutionary effort.
(c) Was upset and reluctantly supported Washington.
(d) Told George's mother and she stopped him from fighting.

2. Which body of water did the British ships carry troops?
(a) Hudson Bay.
(b) Lake Erie.
(c) Lake Champlain.
(d) Lake Ontario.

3. After returning to Mount Vernon, what did Flexner state Washington invested his time in?
(a) He bred rabbits.
(b) He bred horses and hound dogs.
(c) He bred cows and horses.
(d) He farmed.

4. Why was Washington chosen for his first military experience?
(a) His local prominence.
(b) His negotiating skills.
(c) His leadership skills.
(d) His surveying and wilderness skills.

5. How old was George Washington when his father died?
(a) 5 years old.
(b) 15 years old.
(c) 11 years old.
(d) 2 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Washington believe the war would be won?

2. What document, written by Thomas Paine, renewed patriotic enthusiasm?

3. Who was Thomas Mifflin?

4. What did Washington understand about the American people regarding British control?

5. What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?

(see the answer key)

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