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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. Whom did Washington marry?
(a) Ellen Cowen Newell.
(b) Margaret Danbury Weston.
(c) Martha Dandridge Custis.
(d) Alice Spencer Haight.

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

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

4. Washington was quite social and was often the center of attention with ________________.
(a) Farmers.
(b) Children.
(c) Women.
(d) Diplomats.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was George Washington's father?

2. How long was Washington able to hold Manhattan after the British began their offensive?

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

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. Washington organized his own group of aides to include Captain Alexander Hamilton and____________________.

(see the answer key)

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