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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. What was the French stronghold in the Ohio Valley?
(a) Fort Lafayette.
(b) Fort Duquesne.
(c) Fort Orleans.
(d) Fort Beaulieu.

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

3. Why was Washington envious of Jacky Custis?
(a) Jacky had thick, dark hair.
(b) Jacky had a good sense of humor.
(c) Jacky had broad shoulders.
(d) Jacky had the opportunity for a formal education.

4. By what nickname was Washington's stepson, John Parke Custis, known?
(a) John Boy.
(b) J.P.
(c) Johnnie.
(d) Jacky.

5. How many resolutions were presented in #46?
(a) 31.
(b) 17.
(c) 24.
(d) 35.

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington's seat in the House of Burgesses gained him __________________________.

2. What came along with Washington's marriage to Martha?

3. Washington saw himself as a/an _________________ slaveholder.

4. Washington would spend the rest of his life in the role of ___________________________.

5. When Washington married Martha, the slave population at Mount Vernon ____________________.

(see the answer key)

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