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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Early Triumph, The Continental Army on Trial and Depths.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the rookie soldiers respond to the leader at the battle at New York City?
(a) The soldiers fled and panicked.
(b) The soldiers disrespected the new leader.
(c) The soldiers fought like warriors.
(d) The soldiers launched a suprise attack.

2. When Washington was six, his family moved to which city?
(a) Pope's Creek.
(b) Fredericksburg.
(c) Boston.
(d) Mount Vernon.

3. What year did the First Continental Congress meet?
(a) 1774.
(b) 1773.
(c) 1775.
(d) 1776.

4. How many times was George Washington's father married?
(a) 1 time.
(b) 2 times.
(c) 3 times.
(d) 2 times.

5. What state was George Washington born?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Delaware.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Pennsylvania.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Washington believe the war would be won?

2. What happened to Washington when he rode towards the enemy?

3. When Washington returned to New York City, what did the British do?

4. Where did Washington buy his best clothes?

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

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