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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Planter: Chapters 9-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Washington married the woman in #53, he became a very wealthy man by appearances only because much of the money was set aside for _________________________.
(a) Her children.
(b) Taxes.
(c) The county.
(d) The military.

2. Which office did Washington run for and win?
(a) A seat in the Frederick County House of Burgesses.
(b) A seat on the Richmond, Virginia, town council.
(c) Mayor of Cornwall.
(d) Governor of Virginia.

3. Washington pursued a career as a/an ___________________ when his mother denied his joining the Royal Navy.
(a) Land surveyor.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Silversmith.
(d) Attorney.

4. Washington's seat in the House of Burgesses gained him __________________________.
(a) Some enemies.
(b) A fortune.
(c) A substantial amount of land.
(d) A good standing in the community.

5. What event occurred which sent shockwaves through the colonies after the royal governor disbanded the House of Burgesses?
(a) The Boston Tea Party.
(b) The Continental Congress.
(c) Paul Revere's Ride.
(d) The Battle of Bunker Hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would Washington feel inadequate around people all his life?

2. Washington saw himself as a/an _________________ slaveholder.

3. Washington met with ____________________ who presented him with resolutions to be presented to the Fairfax County committee.

4. In the Fall on 1755, Washington was made supreme commander of all military forces in _______________.

5. Who was the first husband of Washington's wife?

(see the answer key)

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