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

2. What does Ron Chernow base this book on George Washington?
(a) Papers of Washington's generals.
(b) Washington's newly discovered papers.
(c) Washington's archived presidential documents.
(d) Martha Washington's journals.

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

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(d) Withdrawn and shy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. George Washington grew up in which state?

2. Which army did Washington join in 1754?

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

4. What was the name of the farm inherited by Washington's eldest half-brother?

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

(see the answer key)

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