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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. Washington met with ____________________ who presented him with resolutions to be presented to the Fairfax County committee.
(a) Colonel Henry Madison.
(b) Colonel James Todd.
(c) Colonel George Mason.
(d) Colonel William Jeffries.

2. Who was George Washington's father?
(a) George Washington Sr.
(b) John Washington.
(c) James Washington.
(d) Augustine Washington.

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

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

5. On July 4, 1775, Congress created the _________________________.
(a) Thirteen states.
(b) Bill of Rights.
(c) Continental Army.
(d) Declaration of Independence.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was the name of Washington's home?

4. Which river did Washington and his men cross during the night for a surprise attack on a Hessian garrison in Trenton?

5. On which piece of American currency does George Washington's picture appear?

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