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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. What was the outcome of the resolutions presented to the Fairfax County committee?
(a) The Virginia Resolves.
(b) The Fairfax Resolves.
(c) The Virginia Resolves.
(d) The Patriot Resolves.

2. Who was the first husband of Washington's wife?
(a) Daniel Parke Custis.
(b) Benjamin Joseph Hargrove.
(c) John James Cochran.
(d) Nathaniel David Bryce.

3. Where did the British troops go after Washington's army drove them out of Boston?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) New York.
(c) Richmond.
(d) London.

4. How long was Washington able to hold Manhattan after the British began their offensive?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Four months.
(c) One month.
(d) Five days.

5. What was the greatest impact on Washington's life regarding his father's death?
(a) He had no one to look up to.
(b) He could not go to boarding school.
(c) He had to take care of his mother.
(d) He had a bad reputation.

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 battle took place the day after the Battle of Trenton?

3. George and Martha Washington married in January of what year?

4. Washington organized his own group of aides to include Captain Alexander Hamilton and____________________.

5. On the night of September 14-15, five British ships dropped anchor in ___________________, demolishing American defenses.

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