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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Washington get his reading material?
(a) Imported it from Italy.
(b) Imported it from England.
(c) Imported it from Japan.
(d) Imported it from Germany.

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

3. When Washington returned to New York City, what did the British do?
(a) The British openly attacked the Continental Army.
(b) The British retreated.
(c) The British surrendered.
(d) The British launched a suprise attack.

4. Who was Horatio Gates?
(a) A merchant.
(b) A British military officer.
(c) An attorney.
(d) A British immigrant and military genius.

5. Where did Washington believe the war would be won?
(a) In Philadelphia.
(b) In the minds of the people.
(c) On the battlefield.
(d) In Boston.

6. Who was the greatest combat general in the war according to Washington?
(a) Thomas Conway.
(b) General Howe.
(c) General John Sullivan.
(d) Benedict Arnold.

7. Who objected to Washington's participation in military activities?
(a) Sally Fairfax.
(b) Lord Fairfax.
(c) George Fairfax.
(d) Mary Ball Washington.

8. Which country's influx of military leaders burdened Washington?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Germany.

9. What method of death was ordered for spies?
(a) Spies were hung.
(b) Spies were drowned.
(c) Spies were dragged.
(d) Spies were shot.

10. What was the name of the movement to take Washington out of power?
(a) Conway Controversy.
(b) Down with Washington.
(c) Greene's Gambles.
(d) Conway Cabal.

11. How old was George Washington when his father died?
(a) 11 years old.
(b) 5 years old.
(c) 2 years old.
(d) 15 years old.

12. Washington's secret attack strategy was similar to which group?
(a) The Germans.
(b) The Indians.
(c) The British.
(d) The French.

13. Washington believed he was cheated out of a victory at the Battle of Monmouth by which person?
(a) Thomas Conway.
(b) Lord Cornwallis.
(c) General Howe.
(d) General Lee.

14. How far did Washington's troops have to march to reach the Hessian soldiers' encampment?
(a) 9 miles.
(b) 3 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 5 miles.

15. How did the rookie soldiers respond to the leader at the battle at New York City?
(a) The soldiers disrespected the new leader.
(b) The soldiers fled and panicked.
(c) The soldiers launched a suprise attack.
(d) The soldiers fought like warriors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Washington chosen for his first military experience?

2. To whom did Washington sell his extra produce?

3. Where did d'Estaing spend the winter of 1779?

4. Who died on the day Washington began his vacation in 1781?

5. What city did Washington travel to to attempt getting more recruits and better fortification of the northern army near Canada?

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