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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Washington in His Landscapes, A New Call to Arms and A Virginian in Yankee-Land.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Thomas Mifflin?
(a) An attorney.
(b) A merchant.
(c) A British immigrant and military genius.
(d) A British military officer.

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

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

4. What did Washington invent after determining the amount of grains in a bushel of timothy?
(a) A buggy.
(b) A sander.
(c) A tractor.
(d) A plow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Joseph Reed?

2. After the death of his half-brother, which position did Washington take?

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

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

5. Who was Horatio Gates?

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