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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. Which of the following did Washington NOT provide for his slaves?
(a) Food.
(b) Housing.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Education.

2. Which office did Washington run for and win?
(a) Mayor of Cornwall.
(b) Governor of Virginia.
(c) A seat in the Frederick County House of Burgesses.
(d) A seat on the Richmond, Virginia, town council.

3. When Washington married the woman in #53, he became a very wealthy man by appearances only because much of the money was set aside for _________________________.
(a) The military.
(b) Taxes.
(c) The county.
(d) Her children.

4. Washington's father had _______________ children with Washington's mother.
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. George Washington grew up in which state?

2. How old was George Washington when his father died?

3. Washington met with ____________________ who presented him with resolutions to be presented to the Fairfax County committee.

4. How many children did Washington and Martha have of their own?

5. Why did Washington like spending so much time with his eldest half-brother at his farm?

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