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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. How many children did the woman have when she married Washington?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

3. In the Summer of 1777, the British made a move toward __________________, so Washington moved his army quickly into the city.
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Albany.

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

5. In 1765, to defray war costs, Parliament enacted the _____________________.
(a) Declaration of Independence.
(b) Stamp Act.
(c) American Federation Act.
(d) Boston Tea Party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ron Chernow base this book on George Washington?

2. Who was Washington's eldest half-brother with whom he spent a lot of time after his father's death?

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

4. 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 _________________________.

5. In 1774, Washington was one of several Virginia delegates to attend the first ________________________.

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