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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Heights, The Loss of Philadelphia and The Conway Cabal.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?
(a) 1773.
(b) 1775.
(c) 1776.
(d) 1774.

2. When Washington was named head of the Continental Army, how did he feel?
(a) Happy.
(b) Prepared.
(c) Unprepared.
(d) Ready to fight.

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

4. After the death of his half-brother, which position did Washington take?
(a) President.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Adjunct General of Virginia.
(d) Adjunct General of Delaware.

5. In what city was the main British base in New Jersey?
(a) Brunswick.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Morristown.
(d) Trenton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Washington leave in charge at the battle at New York City?

2. What year did the First Continental Congress meet?

3. After returning to Mount Vernon, what did Flexner state Washington invested his time in?

4. Who covered his face in fear that Washington had been killed?

5. How many children did Washington and his wife have together?

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