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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. In December of 1776, Washington's troops crossed which body of water?
(a) The Potomac River.
(b) The Delaware River.
(c) Boston Harbor.
(d) Chesapeake Bay.

2. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 4 years.

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

4. Who wrote Washington begging him to stay in office?
(a) Eliza Powel.
(b) Martha Washington.
(c) Sally Fairfax.
(d) Peggy Shipman.

5. On what day in 1783 did Washington arrive in Mount Vernon?
(a) His birthday.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) New Years Day.
(d) Christmas Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which city became the temporary capitol of the United States?

2. Who did Washington receive fatherly advice from?

3. Who was appointed Minister to Holland?

4. Which state was 15 times more populous than Delaware?

5. Which command did Washington allow to become semi-autonomous?

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