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

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

3. Who was Horatio Gates?
(a) A British immigrant and military genius.
(b) A merchant.
(c) An attorney.
(d) A British military officer.

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

5. In 1755, which general enlisted Washington to navigate a path in the Ohio Valley?
(a) Horatio Gates.
(b) Robert Lee.
(c) Anthony Wayne.
(d) Edward Braddock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state was George Washington born?

2. Who objected to Washington's participation in military activities?

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

4. Who was Charles Lee?

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

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