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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. What was George Washington's most prominent relative's occupation?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Sea trader.
(c) War general.
(d) Cobbler.

2. Who did Washington marry?
(a) Martha Dandridge Custis.
(b) Sally Fairfax.
(c) Mary Dandridge Custis.
(d) Betsy Ross.

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

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

5. How old was George Washington when his father died?
(a) 15 years old.
(b) 2 years old.
(c) 11 years old.
(d) 5 years old.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?

4. Which two countries began battling in the United States in 1755?

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

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