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

2. Which city became the temporary capitol of the United States?
(a) New York City.
(b) Boston.
(c) Alexandria.
(d) Philadelphia.

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

4. What city did Washington travel to to attempt getting more recruits and better fortification of the northern army near Canada?
(a) Boston.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) New York City.
(d) Washington D.C.

5. What did Washington do with his fork during the tea party?
(a) He played with the fork.
(b) He ate with the fork.
(c) He dropped the fork on the floor.
(d) He through the fork at someone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who became the new Attorney General after the death of William Bradford?

2. Which city was named the permanent capital in 1790?

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

4. Who distrusted Washington and was suspicious of Philadelphia society?

5. What injury did Washington receive when thrown from his horse going to Mount Vernon?

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