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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. Which battle took place the day after the Battle of Trenton?
(a) The Battle of Albany.
(b) The Battle of Syracuse.
(c) The Battle of Princeton.
(d) The Battle of Richmond.

2. Washington quickly became aware of the difficulty of _____________________________.
(a) Running a farm.
(b) Relying on imports from Britain.
(c) Editing a newspaper.
(d) Raising stepchildren.

3. Which army did Washington join in 1754?
(a) French.
(b) Indian.
(c) British.
(d) American.

4. What was the name of the farm inherited by Washington's eldest half-brother?
(a) Monticello.
(b) Mount Vernon.
(c) Twelve Oaks.
(d) Pineview.

5. Which of the following did NOT plague Washington after the Battle of Saratoga?
(a) Distrust within Congress.
(b) Rumors of replacing him as the leader of the army.
(c) Insubordination among his generals.
(d) A bout of pneumonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eight thousand ____________________ mercenaries joined the British army while Washington tried to hold New York.

2. Washington was an accomplished __________________.

3. What was the greatest impact on Washington's life regarding his father's death?

4. What was the French stronghold in the Ohio Valley?

5. In the Summer of 1777, the British made a move toward __________________, so Washington moved his army quickly into the city.

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