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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many resolutions were presented in #46?
(a) 31.
(b) 35.
(c) 17.
(d) 24.

2. Which river did Washington and his men cross during the night for a surprise attack on a Hessian garrison in Trenton?
(a) The Hudson River.
(b) The Delaware River.
(c) The Trenton River.
(d) The Princeton River.

3. Which general asked Washington to be his aide-de-camp because of Washington's frontier experience?
(a) Major General Edward Braddock.
(b) General Frederick N. Burgoyne.
(c) Major General Edward R. Pence.
(d) General Richard Burlingame.

4. What was the name of Washington's home?
(a) Mount Vernon.
(b) White House Farm.
(c) Fairfax Glen.
(d) Monticello.

5. Why did Washington like spending so much time with his eldest half-brother at his farm?
(a) He could talk about his father with him.
(b) He managed the farm.
(c) He wanted to escape his critical mother.
(d) He wanted to learn a trade.

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

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

8. What was the name of the farm inherited by Washington's eldest half-brother?
(a) Mount Vernon.
(b) Pineview.
(c) Twelve Oaks.
(d) Monticello.

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

10. Which army did Washington join in 1754?
(a) American.
(b) French.
(c) British.
(d) Indian.

11. Who was Washington's eldest half-brother with whom he spent a lot of time after his father's death?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Paul.
(c) Lawrence.
(d) Andrew.

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

13. Which of the following was NOT an issue that Washington battled with Congress over?
(a) The need for more supplies.
(b) The right to choose his own generals.
(c) The need for more soldiers.
(d) The need to change the color of uniforms.

14. Washington was quite social and was often the center of attention with ________________.
(a) Children.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Women.
(d) Diplomats.

15. The people of which states continued to support the British during the Revolutionary War?
(a) New York and Virginia.
(b) South Carolina and Virginia.
(c) New York and New Jersey.
(d) New Jersey and North Carolina.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1754, Washington led his troops into which region to fight the French?

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

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

4. Who was the first husband of Washington's wife?

5. In the Fall on 1755, Washington was made supreme commander of all military forces in _______________.

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