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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, The General: Chapters 27-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A group of men in Washington's army mutinied and killed their officers because ________________________.
(a) They were forced to march during a blizzard.
(b) They were forced to stand guard for double shifts.
(c) They were forced to march twenty miles a day.
(d) They didn't have pay, food or clothing.

2. Which of the following did Washington's men NOT lack at Valley Forge?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Food.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Weapons.

3. Which of the following did NOT plague Washington after the Battle of Saratoga?
(a) Distrust within Congress.
(b) A bout of pneumonia.
(c) Insubordination among his generals.
(d) Rumors of replacing him as the leader of the army.

4. In the Summer of 1777, the British made a move toward __________________, so Washington moved his army quickly into the city.
(a) Richmond.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Albany.

5. Throughout his life, Washington would have a fascination with _______________.
(a) Women.
(b) Scultping.
(c) Architecture.
(d) Travel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Washington's home?

2. Washington organized his own group of aides to include Captain Alexander Hamilton and____________________.

3. Which office did Washington run for and win?

4. What was the greatest impact on Washington's life regarding his father's death?

5. Who was George Washington's father?

(see the answer key)

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