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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?
(a) 1775.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1774.
(d) 1773.

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

3. What neighborhood did Rochambeau's army move to in July 1781?
(a) Harpers Ferry.
(b) Washington Ferry.
(c) Manhattan Ferry.
(d) Dobbs Ferry.

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

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

6. On September 15th, what key area did the British gain control?
(a) Manhattan.
(b) New York City.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) The Long Island shore.

7. What document, written by Thomas Paine, renewed patriotic enthusiasm?
(a) Common Sense.
(b) Declaration of Independence.
(c) Rhetoric.
(d) U.S. Constitution.

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

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

10. What did Washington enjoy reading?
(a) Non-fiction novels.
(b) Horse and buggy manuals.
(c) Agricultural manuals.
(d) Fiction novels.

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

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

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. After returning to Mount Vernon, what did Flexner state Washington invested his time in?
(a) He bred horses and hound dogs.
(b) He bred cows and horses.
(c) He bred rabbits.
(d) He farmed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Washington's estate known as?

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

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

4. How many children did Washington and his wife have together?

5. Who was Charles Lee?

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