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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, The General: Chapters 16-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what state did Washington march his troops after the losses in New York?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Vermont.

2. Eight thousand ____________________ mercenaries joined the British army while Washington tried to hold New York.
(a) Russian.
(b) French.
(c) Prussian.
(d) Hessian.

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

4. Which of the following did Washington NOT provide for his slaves?
(a) Housing.
(b) Food.
(c) Education.
(d) Clothing.

5. Which river did Washington and his men cross during the night for a surprise attack on a Hessian garrison in Trenton?
(a) The Trenton River.
(b) The Hudson River.
(c) The Delaware River.
(d) The Princeton River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Washington do with a copy of the Declaration of Independence when it arrived when he was in New York with his troops?

2. Which of the following did NOT plague Washington after the Battle of Saratoga?

3. Why was Washington envious of Jacky Custis?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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