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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Princeton River.
(c) The Delaware River.
(d) The Trenton River.

2. Washington met with ____________________ who presented him with resolutions to be presented to the Fairfax County committee.
(a) Colonel William Jeffries.
(b) Colonel George Mason.
(c) Colonel James Todd.
(d) Colonel Henry Madison.

3. What was Washington's demeanor during the time his portrait was painted?
(a) Joyful and generous.
(b) Withdrawn and shy.
(c) Moody and elusive.
(d) Gregarious and inclusive.

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

5. On July 4, 1775, Congress created the _________________________.
(a) Declaration of Independence.
(b) Continental Army.
(c) Bill of Rights.
(d) Thirteen states.

6. Washington was a distinguished soldier in the _______________________.
(a) Chadwick Campaign.
(b) Battle of Brandywine.
(c) Road to Richmond.
(d) French and Indian War.

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

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

9. In what month and year was the portrait of George Washington painted?
(a) July ,1776.
(b) April, 1799.
(c) December, 1789.
(d) March, 1793.

10. What event occurred which sent shockwaves through the colonies after the royal governor disbanded the House of Burgesses?
(a) The Battle of Bunker Hill.
(b) Paul Revere's Ride.
(c) The Boston Tea Party.
(d) The Continental Congress.

11. Why was Jacky Custis not motivated to get an education?
(a) He was basically a person with no ambition.
(b) He knew he would inherit his father's estate one day.
(c) He knew his stepfather would take care of him.
(d) He didn't think he needed one to become a farmer.

12. Washington saw himself as a/an _________________ slaveholder.
(a) Absentee.
(b) Dictatorial.
(c) Uninvolved.
(d) Kind.

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

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

15. On which piece of American currency does George Washington's picture appear?
(a) The twenty dollar bill.
(b) A quarter.
(c) The one dollar bill.
(d) A silver dollar.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what state did Washington march his troops after the losses in New York?

2. After the royal governor disbanded the House of Burgesses for the second time, Washington and several other men met secretly and agreed to ______________________.

3. How many miles did Washington's men have to march after crossing the river in #73 to catch the Hessians unaware?

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

5. What came along with Washington's marriage to Martha?

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