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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. Washington pursued a career as a/an ___________________ when his mother denied his joining the Royal Navy.
(a) Land surveyor.
(b) Attorney.
(c) Silversmith.
(d) Merchant.

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

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

4. What does Ron Chernow base this book on George Washington?
(a) Washington's newly discovered papers.
(b) Martha Washington's journals.
(c) Washington's archived presidential documents.
(d) Papers of Washington's generals.

5. Washington had to borrow _________________ to attend his own inauguration as First President of the United States.
(a) A suit.
(b) Money.
(c) A sword.
(d) A carriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Washington inherit Mount Vernon?

2. Which battle took place the day after the Battle of Trenton?

3. What did Washington do in an attempt to preserve his image for prosperity?

4. The British soldiers overwhelmed Washington's men on Long Island, taking advantage of a gaping hole in their defenses along ________________________.

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

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