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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Washington in His Landscapes, A New Call to Arms and A Virginian in Yankee-Land.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was installed as the British officer in charge of American forces in 1754?
(a) General Edward Braddock.
(b) Lord Cornwallis.
(c) Lord Loundoun.
(d) King George III.

2. Who was Charles Lee?
(a) A British immigrant and military genius.
(b) A merchant.
(c) An attorney.
(d) A British military officer.

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

4. Who objected to Washington's participation in military activities?
(a) George Fairfax.
(b) Sally Fairfax.
(c) Lord Fairfax.
(d) Mary Ball Washington.

5. What cash crop did Washington rely on for the most profit?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Beans.
(c) Sugar cane.
(d) Corn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Washington chosen for his first military experience?

2. What year did the First Continental Congress meet?

3. What was Washington's estate known as?

4. When Washington was named head of the Continental Army, how did he feel?

5. What did Washington enjoy reading?

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