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

2. Who did Washington leave in charge at the battle at New York City?
(a) Major General John Sullivan.
(b) Brigadier General Thomas Conway.
(c) Thomas Mifflin.
(d) General Howe.

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

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

5. Which city's merchants established a paper money system that would not depreciate?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Mount Vernon.
(c) Trenton.
(d) Princeton.

Short Answer Questions

1. After returning to Mount Vernon, what did Flexner state Washington invested his time in?

2. When did Washington receive a draft of the Declaration of Independence?

3. How old was George Washington when his father died?

4. What did Washington live in fear of daily?

5. Who was Horatio Gates?

(see the answer key)

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