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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. Washington's stepdaughter, Patsy, died from a bout of _________________.
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Malaria.

2. When Washington married the woman in #53, he became a very wealthy man by appearances only because much of the money was set aside for _________________________.
(a) Her children.
(b) Taxes.
(c) The county.
(d) The military.

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

4. Why did Washington like spending so much time with his eldest half-brother at his farm?
(a) He managed the farm.
(b) He wanted to escape his critical mother.
(c) He could talk about his father with him.
(d) He wanted to learn a trade.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the outcome of the resolutions presented to the Fairfax County committee?

2. Washington met with ____________________ who presented him with resolutions to be presented to the Fairfax County committee.

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

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

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

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