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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 did Washington understand about the American people regarding British control?
(a) The American people should have supported Spain.
(b) The American people were good partners with the British.
(c) The American people could not remain under this control.
(d) The American people were content.

2. Who distrusted Washington and was suspicious of Philadelphia society?
(a) John Fitch.
(b) Robert Morris.
(c) William Maclay.
(d) David Humphreys.

3. What state did Cornwallis "rage through like an invincible lion"?
(a) Virginia.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) New York.
(d) North Carolina.

4. Washington's secret attack strategy was similar to which group?
(a) The Germans.
(b) The Indians.
(c) The French.
(d) The British.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What British governmental decree permitted the removal of goods from neutral bottoms?

3. What river did Washington's horse fall into after the bridge gave way?

4. What did Jefferson study while in Europe?

5. What did Washington invent after determining the amount of grains in a bushel of timothy?

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