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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 proved himself to be a strong leader despite the ___________________ of those surrounding him.
(a) Laziness.
(b) Treachery.
(c) Lack of skills.
(d) Inefficiency.

2. How many children did Washington and Martha have of their own?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) None.

3. The British soldiers overwhelmed Washington's men on Long Island, taking advantage of a gaping hole in their defenses along ________________________.
(a) Montauk.
(b) Syracuse.
(c) Jamaica Pass.
(d) Long Island Sound.

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

5. Which battle took place the day after the Battle of Trenton?
(a) The Battle of Richmond.
(b) The Battle of Albany.
(c) The Battle of Syracuse.
(d) The Battle of Princeton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington found himself __________________ by the poor attitude of the very people he and his soldiers were fighting for.

2. Which of the following was NOT strained when Washington was forced to entertain so many visitors after the war?

3. The rebellions in the state in #127 made it clear that the _______________________ needed to be written.

4. On July 4, 1775, Congress created the _________________________.

5. Who was the commander of West Point in the Fall of 1780?

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