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

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

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

4. How did Washington's wife react to Washington's new role as head of the Continental Army?
(a) United with Washington to help the revolutionary effort.
(b) Told George that he was on his own.
(c) Told George's mother and she stopped him from fighting.
(d) Was upset and reluctantly supported Washington.

5. What happened to Washington when he rode towards the enemy?
(a) Washington was captured.
(b) Washington was shot and wounded.
(c) Washington was saved by his aides.
(d) Washington fell off his horse.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In December of 1776, Washington's troops crossed which body of water?

3. What did Washington invent after determining the amount of grains in a bushel of timothy?

4. To whom did Washington sell his extra produce?

5. What cash crop did Washington rely on for the most profit?

(see the answer key)

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