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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, The President: Chapters 46-63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what margin did Washington win the presidency of the new country?
(a) 25%.
(b) 70%.
(c) 10%.
(d) Unanimous.

2. How many children did Washington's father have with his first wife?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

3. Why was Washington envious of Jacky Custis?
(a) Jacky had a good sense of humor.
(b) Jacky had broad shoulders.
(c) Jacky had the opportunity for a formal education.
(d) Jacky had thick, dark hair.

4. Washington was a distinguished soldier in the _______________________.
(a) Road to Richmond.
(b) Chadwick Campaign.
(c) Battle of Brandywine.
(d) French and Indian War.

5. As the war raged on in the South, Washington continued to push for a siege of __________________.
(a) Maryland.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Virginia.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the state of Mount Vernon when Washington returned from war?

2. Who was George Washington's mother?

3. Washington was chronically in debt because _______________________.

4. Where did Washington slip away to while on his way to survey the battles taking place in the South?

5. In what city was the convention in #129 held?

(see the answer key)

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