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

2. Where did Washington send the order to allow Randolph to reveal the plans?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Mount Vernon.
(c) New York.
(d) Annapolis.

3. What city was near the "fall line" of navigable rivers?
(a) New York City.
(b) Alexandria.
(c) Trenton.
(d) Philadelphia.

4. What disease plagued the area around Mount Vernon in 1793?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Syphilis.
(c) Hepatitis.
(d) Yellow fever.

5. What did Washington do with his fork during the tea party?
(a) He through the fork at someone.
(b) He dropped the fork on the floor.
(c) He played with the fork.
(d) He ate with the fork.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was installed as the British officer in charge of American forces in 1754?

2. What were Washington's feelings on attending the Constitutional Convention?

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

4. Which state was 15 times more populous than Delaware?

5. What river did Washington's horse fall into after the bridge gave way?

(see the answer key)

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