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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Road Turns Upward, Hope Abroad and Bankruptcy at Home and Enter a French Army.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Washington returned to New York City, what did the British do?
(a) The British openly attacked the Continental Army.
(b) The British launched a suprise attack.
(c) The British surrendered.
(d) The British retreated.

2. Which two countries began battling in the United States in 1755?
(a) France and Spain.
(b) Germany and Spain.
(c) France and England.
(d) England and Spain.

3. Who was in charge of the British forces in Germantown?
(a) General Howe.
(b) Lord Cornwallis.
(c) General Greene.
(d) Thomas Conway.

4. After the death of his half-brother, which position did Washington take?
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) Adjunct General of Delaware.
(c) Adjunct General of Virginia.
(d) President.

5. After the Battle of Monmouth, which state did the British retreat behind their fortifications?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Delaware.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?

2. On September 15th, what key area did the British gain control?

3. What state was George Washington born?

4. Who did Washington receive fatherly advice from?

5. What did the American colonists throw overboard into the Boston Harbor?

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