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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 was born to a family of men who ____________________.
(a) Became politicians.
(b) Were artists.
(c) Worked in law.
(d) Died young.

2. Who was the woman Washington held a mildly flirtatious relationship with for many years?
(a) Sally Fairfax.
(b) Peggy Granson.
(c) Cecily Clintock.
(d) Jemma Maddox.

3. What was the name of the farm inherited by Washington's eldest half-brother?
(a) Twelve Oaks.
(b) Monticello.
(c) Pineview.
(d) Mount Vernon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which office did Washington run for and win?

2. Whom did Washington marry?

3. How many children did the woman have when she married Washington?

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

5. Washington was an accomplished __________________.

(see the answer key)

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