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

2. What did the American colonists throw overboard into the Boston Harbor?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Tea.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Corn.

3. 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) Was upset and reluctantly supported Washington.
(c) United with Washington to help the revolutionary effort.
(d) Told George's mother and she stopped him from fighting.

4. Who did Washington receive fatherly advice from?
(a) Lawrence.
(b) John.
(c) Thomas.
(d) William.

5. What was Washington's estate known as?
(a) Washington Estates.
(b) Washington Acres.
(c) Mount Vernon.
(d) Mount Washington.

Short Answer Questions

1. After returning to Mount Vernon, what did Flexner state Washington invested his time in?

2. In 1755, which general enlisted Washington to navigate a path in the Ohio Valley?

3. What state was George Washington born?

4. Who was Charles Lee?

5. What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?

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