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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. 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.

2. What did Washington vow to become when he returned to Virginia?
(a) A cobbler.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A planter.
(d) A sea trader.

3. What cash crop did Washington rely on for the most profit?
(a) Corn.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Sugar cane.
(d) Beans.

4. When Washington was named head of the Continental Army, how did he feel?
(a) Unprepared.
(b) Ready to fight.
(c) Happy.
(d) Prepared.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group was the main concern as Lt. Dinwiddie led the "Ohio Company" to the north?

2. What art did George Washington learn as a teenager?

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

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

5. What was George Washington's most prominent relative's occupation?

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