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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 installed as the British officer in charge of American forces in 1754?
(a) Lord Cornwallis.
(b) Lord Loundoun.
(c) King George III.
(d) General Edward Braddock.

2. Who realized that " Washington's magic was still so great that Congress would not vote to discharge him"?
(a) Mifflin.
(b) Conway.
(c) Gates.
(d) Cornwallis.

3. Which country did Washington believe the pamphlet "Common Sense" was influenced?
(a) Germany.
(b) Britain.
(c) France.
(d) Canada.

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

5. Who was Monroe's house guest who was also known as a "radical" American citizen?
(a) Thomas Paine.
(b) John Locke.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) John Sullivan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington vowed to stay within how many miles of his home upon retiring?

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

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

4. Who objected to Washington's participation in military activities?

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

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