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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. Which city was named the permanent capital in 1790?
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) Boston.
(c) Newport.
(d) Philadelphia.

2. How did Washington feel emotionally after leaving office?
(a) Washington could not have been happier.
(b) Everything was fine emotionally for Washington.
(c) Washington was beginning to lose his mind.
(d) Washington was having difficulty sorting through his emotions.

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

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

5. Washington vowed to stay within how many miles of his home upon retiring?
(a) Ten miles.
(b) Five miles.
(c) One hundred miles.
(d) Fifty miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Washington marry?

2. What did Washington enjoy reading?

3. Which division of American society contained rocky fields with no agricultural aristocracy?

4. Who was appointed to succeed Jefferson as Secretary of State?

5. How did Washington feel when it came to foreign issues?

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