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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. Who was Washington's eldest half-brother with whom he spent a lot of time after his father's death?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Paul.
(d) Lawrence.

2. Washington was born to a family of men who ____________________.
(a) Were artists.
(b) Worked in law.
(c) Died young.
(d) Became politicians.

3. Why would Washington feel inadequate around people all his life?
(a) He was so much taller than everyone else.
(b) He had wooden teeth.
(c) The lack of a formal education.
(d) He started to go bald at an early age.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Washington marry?

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

3. Who was the woman Washington held a mildly flirtatious relationship with for many years?

4. What was the name of the farm inherited by Washington's eldest half-brother?

5. What was Washington's demeanor during the time his portrait was painted?

(see the answer key)

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