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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A French Bombshell, Trouble All Around, A Tragic Departure and Opposite Hands Across the Ocean.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Washington when he rode towards the enemy?
(a) Washington was captured.
(b) Washington was saved by his aides.
(c) Washington was shot and wounded.
(d) Washington fell off his horse.

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

3. The delegates argued not only during debates, but also argued over what?
(a) Taxation.
(b) State issues.
(c) Tavern tables.
(d) Gun rights.

4. What was Washington's estate known as?
(a) Washington Acres.
(b) Mount Washington.
(c) Mount Vernon.
(d) Washington Estates.

5. What did Washington warn his troops about as he settled them into their winter quarters?
(a) Anarchy.
(b) An eclipse.
(c) A hurricane.
(d) A British attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who worked out a code with Jefferson to communicate secretly with the leaders of the opposition?

2. What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?

3. Which area of the U.S. did Washington tour in April of 1791?

4. What city did George Washington and Count de Rochambeau meet in on September 20, 1780?

5. Who wrote "the tree of liberty had to be watered by human blood"?

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