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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, The President: Chapters 46-63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Washington looked to his home as a way of creating for himself the appearance of a_______________________.
(a) Rigid slave owner.
(b) Political candidate.
(c) Military man.
(d) Wealthy plantation owner.

2. What came along with Washington's marriage to Martha?
(a) The stigma of divorce.
(b) Restrictions of a family.
(c) A substantial estate for her children.
(d) Love he had never experienced before.

3. Who did Washington decide to marry?
(a) Elizabeth Lafayette.
(b) Sally Fairfax.
(c) Martha Custis.
(d) Jane Hemings.

4. How many years did Washington spend as President of the United States?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington felt he needed to live by a certain standard that gave off the impression of _____________________.

2. What did Washington look forward to doing after the war?

3. A short time after the Battle of Monmouth, the _________________ reinforcements arrived to assist Washington.

4. What was the outcome of the resolutions presented to the Fairfax County committee?

5. What part of the country was chosen as the permanent area for the capital?

(see the answer key)

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