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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 name of the farm inherited by Washington's eldest half-brother?
(a) Monticello.
(b) Pineview.
(c) Mount Vernon.
(d) Twelve Oaks.

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(d) Withdrawn and shy.

3. Who was the artist who painted Washington's portrait that appears on American currency?
(a) Gerard Stillwell.
(b) Gilbert Stuart.
(c) Giles Simonson.
(d) Gamble Stockstill.

4. In the Fall on 1755, Washington was made supreme commander of all military forces in _______________.
(a) America.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Maryland.
(d) South Carolina.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which office did Washington run for and win?

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

3. Who was the woman Washington held a mildly flirtatious relationship with for many years?

4. Washington was born to a family of men who ____________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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