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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. George Washington grew up in which state?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Maryland.
(d) Virginia.

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

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

4. Why did Washington like spending so much time with his eldest half-brother at his farm?
(a) He wanted to learn a trade.
(b) He wanted to escape his critical mother.
(c) He could talk about his father with him.
(d) He managed the farm.

5. How many children did Washington's father have with his first wife?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 7.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which office did Washington run for and win?

2. What was Washington's demeanor during the time his portrait was painted?

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

4. Which general asked Washington to be his aide-de-camp because of Washington's frontier experience?

5. Throughout his life, Washington would have a fascination with _______________.

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