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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Early Triumph, The Continental Army on Trial and Depths.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Washington understand about the American people regarding British control?
(a) The American people were content.
(b) The American people should have supported Spain.
(c) The American people were good partners with the British.
(d) The American people could not remain under this control.

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

3. What was George Washington's most prominent relative's occupation?
(a) War general.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Cobbler.
(d) Sea trader.

4. Where did Washington believe the war would be won?
(a) On the battlefield.
(b) In the minds of the people.
(c) In Philadelphia.
(d) In Boston.

5. Who was Joseph Reed?
(a) An attorney.
(b) A British military officer.
(c) A merchant.
(d) A British immigrant and military genius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Washington receive fatherly advice from?

2. When Washington was six, his family moved to which city?

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

4. What art did George Washington learn as a teenager?

5. Where did Washington buy his best clothes?

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