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

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

3. Which country enacted the Townshend Acts which placed duties on more goods sold to American colonists?
(a) Britain.
(b) Germany.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Washington's father have with his first wife?

2. Whom did Washington marry?

3. How old was George Washington when his father died?

4. Washington's stepdaughter, Patsy, died from a bout of _________________.

5. How many children did Washington and Martha have of their own?

(see the answer key)

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