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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. Who was the woman Washington held a mildly flirtatious relationship with for many years?
(a) Jemma Maddox.
(b) Peggy Granson.
(c) Sally Fairfax.
(d) Cecily Clintock.

2. Which office did Washington run for and win?
(a) Mayor of Cornwall.
(b) A seat in the Frederick County House of Burgesses.
(c) Governor of Virginia.
(d) A seat on the Richmond, Virginia, town council.

3. Washington's seat in the House of Burgesses gained him __________________________.
(a) A good standing in the community.
(b) A fortune.
(c) A substantial amount of land.
(d) Some enemies.

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

5. What was the name of Washington's home?
(a) Monticello.
(b) White House Farm.
(c) Mount Vernon.
(d) Fairfax Glen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington quickly became aware of the difficulty of _____________________________.

2. In the Fall on 1755, Washington was made supreme commander of all military forces in _______________.

3. Washington found himself deeply in debt because of his extravagant lifestyle and the ______________________.

4. After the royal governor disbanded the House of Burgesses for the second time, Washington and several other men met secretly and agreed to ______________________.

5. Who was the first husband of Washington's wife?

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