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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) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 7.

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

3. Washington quickly became aware of the difficulty of _____________________________.
(a) Relying on imports from Britain.
(b) Running a farm.
(c) Editing a newspaper.
(d) Raising stepchildren.

4. What was Washington's demeanor during the time his portrait was painted?
(a) Gregarious and inclusive.
(b) Moody and elusive.
(c) Withdrawn and shy.
(d) Joyful and generous.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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 _________________________.

2. George Washington grew up in which state?

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

4. In 1754, Washington led his troops into which region to fight the French?

5. What was the fort that Washington and his men used in the campaign against the French in 1754?

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