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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the Summer of 1777, the British made a move toward __________________, so Washington moved his army quickly into the city.
(a) Richmond.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Princeton.
(d) Albany.

3. Where did the British troops go after Washington's army drove them out of Boston?
(a) New York.
(b) Richmond.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) London.

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

5. How long was Washington able to hold Manhattan after the British began their offensive?
(a) One month.
(b) Four months.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Five days.

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

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

8. Washington's father had _______________ children with Washington's mother.
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

9. To what state did Washington march his troops after the losses in New York?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Vermont.
(d) Massachusetts.

10. Eight thousand ____________________ mercenaries joined the British army while Washington tried to hold New York.
(a) French.
(b) Prussian.
(c) Hessian.
(d) Russian.

11. Washington organized his own group of aides to include Captain Alexander Hamilton and____________________.
(a) Captain Henry Stanton.
(b) Major Benjamin Greene.
(c) Marquis de Lafayette.
(d) Lt. Colonel Nathanael Fairfax.

12. How many children did Washington's father have with his first wife?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 7.

13. After the royal governor disbanded the House of Burgesses for the second time, Washington and several other men met secretly and agreed to ______________________.
(a) Meet with the King of England.
(b) Tax tea.
(c) Establish a local government.
(d) Cease all imports.

14. Why would Washington feel inadequate around people all his life?
(a) He was so much taller than everyone else.
(b) He had wooden teeth.
(c) He started to go bald at an early age.
(d) The lack of a formal education.

15. What was the fort that Washington and his men used in the campaign against the French in 1754?
(a) Fort Benning.
(b) Fort Austerity.
(c) Fort Freedom.
(d) Fort Necessity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Two Northern generals who played an important part in Washington's future were Nathanael Greene and _______.

2. Which of the following did Washington NOT provide for his slaves?

3. Who was the woman Washington held a mildly flirtatious relationship with for many years?

4. How many children did Washington and Martha have of their own?

5. Washington's stepdaughter, Patsy, died from a bout of _________________.

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