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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. In 1754, Washington led his troops into which region to fight the French?
(a) Georgia wetlands.
(b) Michigan woods.
(c) Virginia hills.
(d) Ohio Country.

2. Two Northern generals who played an important part in Washington's future were Nathanael Greene and _______.
(a) Henry Knox.
(b) George Morgan.
(c) Philip Lafayette.
(d) James Brandywine.

3. Eight thousand ____________________ mercenaries joined the British army while Washington tried to hold New York.
(a) Prussian.
(b) Russian.
(c) French.
(d) Hessian.

4. Why would Washington feel inadequate around people all his life?
(a) He was so much taller than everyone else.
(b) He started to go bald at an early age.
(c) He had wooden teeth.
(d) The lack of a formal education.

5. How many children did the woman have when she married Washington?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Fall of 1777, Washington wasted men and ammunition in attempting to take a British stronghold called _____________________.

2. George Washington grew up in which state?

3. Washington found himself deeply in debt because of his extravagant lifestyle and the ______________________.

4. Why did many townspeople where Washington's army camped refuse to give the soldiers food and clothing?

5. A group of men in Washington's army mutinied and killed their officers because ________________________.

(see the answer key)

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