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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A French Bombshell, Trouble All Around, A Tragic Departure and Opposite Hands Across the Ocean.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the rookie soldiers respond to the leader at the battle at New York City?
(a) The soldiers fought like warriors.
(b) The soldiers fled and panicked.
(c) The soldiers launched a suprise attack.
(d) The soldiers disrespected the new leader.

2. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 2 years.

3. After Washington left New York in 1783, where did he go?
(a) Newburgh.
(b) Annapolis.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Trenton.

4. What document, written by Thomas Paine, renewed patriotic enthusiasm?
(a) U.S. Constitution.
(b) Declaration of Independence.
(c) Common Sense.
(d) Rhetoric.

5. What disease plagued Philadelphia in August 1793?
(a) Bubonic plague.
(b) Yellow fever.
(c) Hepatitis.
(d) Scarlet fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. In December of 1776, Washington's troops crossed which body of water?

2. What was Washington's defense against melancholy?

3. Who was appointed to succeed Jefferson as Secretary of State?

4. What city was near the "fall line" of navigable rivers?

5. What happened to Washington when he rode towards the enemy?

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