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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. Washington met with ____________________ who presented him with resolutions to be presented to the Fairfax County committee.
(a) Colonel James Todd.
(b) Colonel William Jeffries.
(c) Colonel George Mason.
(d) Colonel Henry Madison.

2. Washington was an accomplished __________________.
(a) Painter.
(b) Poet.
(c) Gardener.
(d) Dancer.

3. When did Washington inherit Mount Vernon?
(a) When his mother died.
(b) When he turned twenty-one.
(c) When his brother's wife and sister died.
(d) When his father died.

4. On which piece of American currency does George Washington's picture appear?
(a) The one dollar bill.
(b) A quarter.
(c) The twenty dollar bill.
(d) A silver dollar.

5. Which country enacted the Townshend Acts which placed duties on more goods sold to American colonists?
(a) Britain.
(b) Spain.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Fall on 1755, Washington was made supreme commander of all military forces in _______________.

3. Why would Washington feel inadequate around people all his life?

4. Throughout his life, Washington would have a fascination with _______________.

5. George Washington grew up in which state?

(see the answer key)

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