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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. How many times was George Washington's father married?
(a) 3 times.
(b) 1 time.
(c) 2 times.
(d) 2 times.

2. While the British were not attacking the United States, what was the enemy?
(a) Inflation.
(b) The French.
(c) The Hessians.
(d) Unemployment.

3. Who was installed as the British officer in charge of American forces in 1754?
(a) Lord Cornwallis.
(b) King George III.
(c) General Edward Braddock.
(d) Lord Loundoun.

4. How many men made up the British army that occupied Germantown?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 3,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 5,000.

5. Who objected to Washington's participation in military activities?
(a) Lord Fairfax.
(b) George Fairfax.
(c) Mary Ball Washington.
(d) Sally Fairfax.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Washington enjoy reading?

2. Why was Washington chosen for his first military experience?

3. What did Washington understand about the American people regarding British control?

4. In what city was the main British base in New Jersey?

5. Who did Washington receive fatherly advice from?

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