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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prelude: The Portrait Artist and Part 1, The Frontiersman: Chpaters 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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(c) Withdrawn and shy.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

3. What was the fort that Washington and his men used in the campaign against the French in 1754?
(a) Fort Freedom.
(b) Fort Austerity.
(c) Fort Benning.
(d) Fort Necessity.

4. Washington pursued a career as a/an ___________________ when his mother denied his joining the Royal Navy.
(a) Attorney.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Silversmith.
(d) Land surveyor.

5. Who was George Washington's father?
(a) George Washington Sr.
(b) James Washington.
(c) John Washington.
(d) Augustine Washington.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Washington's father have with his first wife?

2. Who was the artist who painted Washington's portrait that appears on American currency?

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

4. In what month and year was the portrait of George Washington painted?

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

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