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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Whiskey Rebellion, The Democratic Societies, A Disastrous Document and Tragedy with a Friend.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Washington enjoy reading?
(a) Fiction novels.
(b) Non-fiction novels.
(c) Horse and buggy manuals.
(d) Agricultural manuals.

2. Who did Washington hire as a secretary?
(a) John Fitch.
(b) David Humphreys.
(c) James Rumsey.
(d) Tobias Lear.

3. Who was in charge of the British forces in Germantown?
(a) General Howe.
(b) Lord Cornwallis.
(c) General Greene.
(d) Thomas Conway.

4. What was the name of the movement to take Washington out of power?
(a) Conway Controversy.
(b) Greene's Gambles.
(c) Conway Cabal.
(d) Down with Washington.

5. Where did Washington get his reading material?
(a) Imported it from England.
(b) Imported it from Germany.
(c) Imported it from Italy.
(d) Imported it from Japan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Washington's main reason for seeking retirement?

3. Where did d'Estaing spend the winter of 1779?

4. Which city was named the permanent capital in 1790?

5. What was Washington's estate known as?

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