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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. When Washington returned to New York City, what did the British do?
(a) The British surrendered.
(b) The British launched a suprise attack.
(c) The British openly attacked the Continental Army.
(d) The British retreated.

2. What city did Washington travel to to attempt getting more recruits and better fortification of the northern army near Canada?
(a) Boston.
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) New York City.

3. What did Washington vow to become when he returned to Virginia?
(a) A planter.
(b) A cobbler.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) A sea trader.

4. How did Washington's wife react to Washington's new role as head of the Continental Army?
(a) Was upset and reluctantly supported Washington.
(b) United with Washington to help the revolutionary effort.
(c) Told George that he was on his own.
(d) Told George's mother and she stopped him from fighting.

5. Who did Washington marry?
(a) Mary Dandridge Custis.
(b) Martha Dandridge Custis.
(c) Sally Fairfax.
(d) Betsy Ross.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Washington enjoy reading?

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

3. What did Washington invent after determining the amount of grains in a bushel of timothy?

4. What year did the First Continental Congress meet?

5. Who planned on hiring German or Russian soldiers to supplement British troops in Massachusetts?

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