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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After the British raiders attacked the legislature, where did Thomas Jefferson flee?
(a) His cabin.
(b) The river.
(c) The nearest horse.
(d) The mountains.

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

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

5. Where did Washington buy his best clothes?
(a) A local store in Virginia.
(b) Countries abroad.
(c) A local store near Mount Vernon.
(d) Washington, D.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Washington enjoy reading?

2. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?

3. Washington's secret attack strategy was similar to which group?

4. What did Washington pull from his pocket to wear that only Washington's closest friends knew he had?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was bothering Washington as 1775 was coming to an end?

2. Describe what George Washington was by birth and training according to Flexner.

3. Explain Washington's crossing of the Delaware River in 1777.

4. Why did George Washington dislike Thomas Conway?

5. What was the British response after the Battle of Monmouth?

6. Describe George Washington's childhood home.

7. How did Benedict Arnold attempt to impress his love, Peggy Shipman?

8. Describe the future Mrs. Washington's appearance.

9. Describe Fort Le Boeuf.

10. What were George Washington's feelings about Sally Fairfax?

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