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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. Throughout his life, Washington would have a fascination with _______________.
(a) Travel.
(b) Scultping.
(c) Women.
(d) Architecture.

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

3. Washington's seat in the House of Burgesses gained him __________________________.
(a) A substantial amount of land.
(b) A good standing in the community.
(c) A fortune.
(d) Some enemies.

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

5. Why was Jacky Custis not motivated to get an education?
(a) He was basically a person with no ambition.
(b) He didn't think he needed one to become a farmer.
(c) He knew he would inherit his father's estate one day.
(d) He knew his stepfather would take care of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was George Washington's mother?

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

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

4. In 1765, to defray war costs, Parliament enacted the _____________________.

5. Washington was quite social and was often the center of attention with ________________.

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