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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, The Statesman: Chapters 38-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the first husband of Washington's wife?
(a) Nathaniel David Bryce.
(b) John James Cochran.
(c) Benjamin Joseph Hargrove.
(d) Daniel Parke Custis.

2. By what nickname was Washington's stepson, John Parke Custis, known?
(a) J.P.
(b) Johnnie.
(c) Jacky.
(d) John Boy.

3. On the night of September 14-15, five British ships dropped anchor in ___________________, demolishing American defenses.
(a) Oyster Bay.
(b) Algonquin Bay.
(c) Sheepshead Bay.
(d) Kip's Bay.

4. In the Fall on 1755, Washington was made supreme commander of all military forces in _______________.
(a) Maryland.
(b) America.
(c) Virginia.
(d) South Carolina.

5. Why did Washington agree to host so many visitors at Mount Vernon after the war?
(a) He was trying to sway voters.
(b) He wanted to present a good image for posterity.
(c) He hoped to get lucrative donations.
(d) He enjoyed telling his war stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Washington put efforts toward preserving after the war?

2. What was the outcome of the resolutions presented to the Fairfax County committee?

3. In the Fall of 1777, Washington wasted men and ammunition in attempting to take a British stronghold called _____________________.

4. Washington struggled all his life with ________________ problems.

5. How many British ships arrived in the East River while Washington's men were positioned in Harlem?

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