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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mental Confusion, Politics at Sunset, Washington and Slavery and Death of a Hero.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was responsible for representing Washington's government in Paris?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) James Monroe.

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

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

4. After returning to Mount Vernon, what did Flexner state Washington invested his time in?
(a) He bred rabbits.
(b) He bred cows and horses.
(c) He bred horses and hound dogs.
(d) He farmed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the greatest combat general when attacking Quebec?

2. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?

3. Who did Washington choose to begin planning the "Federal city"?

4. After the Battle of Monmouth, which state did the British retreat behind their fortifications?

5. Who did Washington send as an envoy to France?

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