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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 4 years.

2. What river did Washington's horse fall into after the bridge gave way?
(a) Hudson River.
(b) East River.
(c) Housatonic River.
(d) Potomac River.

3. Why was Washington chosen for his first military experience?
(a) His surveying and wilderness skills.
(b) His leadership skills.
(c) His negotiating skills.
(d) His local prominence.

4. In what city was the main British base in New Jersey?
(a) Morristown.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Brunswick.
(d) Trenton.

5. How did Washington's wife react to Washington's new role as head of the Continental Army?
(a) Told George that he was on his own.
(b) Was upset and reluctantly supported Washington.
(c) United with Washington to help the revolutionary effort.
(d) Told George's mother and she stopped him from fighting.

6. What art did George Washington learn as a teenager?
(a) Painting.
(b) Singing.
(c) Surveying.
(d) Fighting.

7. Who planned on hiring German or Russian soldiers to supplement British troops in Massachusetts?
(a) George Washington.
(b) King George IV.
(c) King George III.
(d) Major General John Sullivan.

8. Which body of water did the British ships carry troops?
(a) Hudson Bay.
(b) Lake Champlain.
(c) Lake Erie.
(d) Lake Ontario.

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

10. After the death of his half-brother, which position did Washington take?
(a) Adjunct General of Virginia.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Adjunct General of Delaware.
(d) President.

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

12. What did Congress request regarding supplies for the Continental Army?
(a) The supplies could only be purchased from Italy.
(b) States supply their own regiments.
(c) The supplies could only be purchased from France.
(d) States pay Congress for supplies.

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

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

15. Who betrayed Washington's friendship at a retreat in New Jersey?
(a) John Andre.
(b) John Sullivan.
(c) Joseph Reed.
(d) Benedict Arnold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Washington's estate known as?

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

3. In December of 1776, Washington's troops crossed which body of water?

4. What did Washington invent after determining the amount of grains in a bushel of timothy?

5. Who was Horatio Gates?

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