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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 does Ron Chernow base this book on George Washington?
(a) Washington's newly discovered papers.
(b) Washington's archived presidential documents.
(c) Papers of Washington's generals.
(d) Martha Washington's journals.

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

3. 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.

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

5. Which fort was Washington forced to watch the British decimate, forcing his troops to surrender?
(a) Fort Perry.
(b) Fort Bennington.
(c) Fort Lee.
(d) Fort Washington.

Short Answer Questions

1. George Washington grew up in which state?

2. How many British ships arrived in the East River while Washington's men were positioned in Harlem?

3. In which New Jersey city did Washington and his men spend the winter of 1777?

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

5. What was the name of Washington's home?

(see the answer key)

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