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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Planter: Chapters 9-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How old was George Washington when his father died?
(a) 7.
(b) 11.
(c) 15.
(d) 22.

5. Who was Washington's eldest half-brother with whom he spent a lot of time after his father's death?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Paul.
(d) Lawrence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following did Washington NOT provide for his slaves?

3. Why was Washington envious of Jacky Custis?

4. Washington was an accomplished __________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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