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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prelude: The Portrait Artist and Part 1, The Frontiersman: Chpaters 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was George Washington when his father died?
(a) 15.
(b) 11.
(c) 7.
(d) 22.

2. On which piece of American currency does George Washington's picture appear?
(a) A quarter.
(b) The one dollar bill.
(c) The twenty dollar bill.
(d) A silver dollar.

3. In the Fall on 1755, Washington was made supreme commander of all military forces in _______________.
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Virginia.
(d) America.

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

5. What was the name of the farm inherited by Washington's eldest half-brother?
(a) Mount Vernon.
(b) Twelve Oaks.
(c) Monticello.
(d) Pineview.

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout his life, Washington would have a fascination with _______________.

2. How many children did Washington's father have with his first wife?

3. Washington was born to a family of men who ____________________.

4. What was the greatest impact on Washington's life regarding his father's death?

5. George Washington grew up in which state?

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