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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. Washington's father had _______________ children with Washington's mother.
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

2. In 1754, Washington led his troops into which region to fight the French?
(a) Ohio Country.
(b) Michigan woods.
(c) Virginia hills.
(d) Georgia wetlands.

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

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 _________________________.
(a) Taxes.
(b) The military.
(c) Her children.
(d) The county.

5. Washington was born to a family of men who ____________________.
(a) Worked in law.
(b) Became politicians.
(c) Died young.
(d) Were artists.

Short Answer Questions

1. Two Northern generals who played an important part in Washington's future were Nathanael Greene and _______.

2. Why did Washington like spending so much time with his eldest half-brother at his farm?

3. Washington lost most of his support in Congress with the loss of which city?

4. Another decisive defeat of Washington's men by the British took place on Chatterton's Hill as both armies moved to dominate the ______________________.

5. Washington was an accomplished __________________.

(see the answer key)

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