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

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

3. Washington was a distinguished soldier in the _______________________.
(a) Chadwick Campaign.
(b) Battle of Brandywine.
(c) Road to Richmond.
(d) French and Indian War.

4. What was the French stronghold in the Ohio Valley?
(a) Fort Beaulieu.
(b) Fort Duquesne.
(c) Fort Lafayette.
(d) Fort Orleans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event occurred which sent shockwaves through the colonies after the royal governor disbanded the House of Burgesses?

2. How many miles did Washington's men have to march after crossing the river in #73 to catch the Hessians unaware?

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

4. After the royal governor disbanded the House of Burgesses for the second time, Washington and several other men met secretly and agreed to ______________________.

5. In 1754, Washington led his troops into which region to fight the French?

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