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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 Germany.
(b) Imported it from Italy.
(c) Imported it from England.
(d) Imported it from Japan.

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

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

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

5. When Washington was named head of the Continental Army, how did he feel?
(a) Prepared.
(b) Unprepared.
(c) Ready to fight.
(d) Happy.

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

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

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

9. What did Washington live in fear of daily?
(a) Martha would leave him.
(b) Mutiny.
(c) Terminal illness.
(d) Death.

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

11. Which two countries began battling in the United States in 1755?
(a) France and England.
(b) Germany and Spain.
(c) France and Spain.
(d) England and Spain.

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

13. How many children did Washington and his wife have together?
(a) One child.
(b) No children.
(c) Two child.
(d) Three child.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Washington leave in charge at the battle at New York City?

2. In May of 1778, which country recognized the independence of the United States?

3. How many well-fed and well-armed men did Washington have at West Point?

4. Who was installed as the British officer in charge of American forces in 1754?

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

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