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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, The Legacy: Chapters 64-67.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the last years of his life, Washington continued to struggle with the issue of _________________.
(a) French politics.
(b) Women's rights.
(c) Taxation.
(d) Slavery.

2. How many miles did Washington's men have to march after crossing the river in #73 to catch the Hessians unaware?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Nine.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Three.

3. When did Martha Washington end up freeing the Mount Vernon slaves?
(a) She did not free them.
(b) Five years after her death.
(c) Immediately upon Washington's death.
(d) A year after Washington's death.

4. Washington's seat in the House of Burgesses gained him __________________________.
(a) Some enemies.
(b) A good standing in the community.
(c) A fortune.
(d) A substantial amount of land.

5. Which of the following did Washington NOT provide for his slaves?
(a) Education.
(b) Housing.
(c) Food.
(d) Clothing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Washington looked to his home as a way of creating for himself the appearance of a_______________________.

3. What was a point of contention between Washington and a foreign dignitary who remained his friend?

4. Washington once swore that he would never move more than __________ miles from Mount Vernon again.

5. What was the name of the farm inherited by Washington's eldest half-brother?

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