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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Planter: Chapters 9-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children did Washington's father have with his first wife?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

2. Washington's stepdaughter, Patsy, died from a bout of _________________.
(a) Epilepsy.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Tuberculosis.

3. Why was Washington envious of Jacky Custis?
(a) Jacky had the opportunity for a formal education.
(b) Jacky had a good sense of humor.
(c) Jacky had broad shoulders.
(d) Jacky had thick, dark hair.

4. What was the greatest impact on Washington's life regarding his father's death?
(a) He had to take care of his mother.
(b) He had no one to look up to.
(c) He had a bad reputation.
(d) He could not go to boarding school.

5. What was the surname of Martha's children?
(a) Curtis.
(b) Custis.
(c) Cullen.
(d) Choate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1774, Washington was one of several Virginia delegates to attend the first ________________________.

2. Who was the first husband of Washington's wife?

3. How many resolutions were presented in #46?

4. Who was Washington's eldest half-brother with whom he spent a lot of time after his father's death?

5. Washington was an accomplished __________________.

(see the answer key)

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