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

2. 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) Was upset and reluctantly supported Washington.
(c) Told George's mother and she stopped him from fighting.
(d) Told George that he was on his own.

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

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

5. Where did Washington believe the war would be won?
(a) In the minds of the people.
(b) In Boston.
(c) On the battlefield.
(d) In Philadelphia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Charles Lee?

2. Who was Horatio Gates?

3. Who planned on hiring German or Russian soldiers to supplement British troops in Massachusetts?

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

5. Who did Washington receive fatherly advice from?

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