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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Thomas Mifflin?
(a) A British immigrant and military genius.
(b) A merchant.
(c) An attorney.
(d) A British military officer.

2. Who did Washington receive fatherly advice from?
(a) Lawrence.
(b) Thomas.
(c) John.
(d) William.

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 launched a suprise attack.
(c) The soldiers fought like warriors.
(d) The soldiers disrespected the new leader.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How far did Washington's troops have to march to reach the Hessian soldiers' encampment?

2. How many well-fed and well-armed men did Washington have at West Point?

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

4. What year did the First Continental Congress meet?

5. What did Washington enjoy reading?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Fort Le Boeuf.

2. What was Washington's favorite military strategy?

3. What was the source of Washington's excitement in July of 1778?

4. Explain Washington's crossing of the Delaware River in 1777.

5. Who was General Nathanael Green?

6. How did Martha Washington support her husband?

7. Describe the British encampment in Germantown.

8. Why did Washington struggle placing Arnold at West Point?

9. What were Washington's feelings on the Boston Tea Party?

10. What were George Washington's feelings about Sally Fairfax?

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