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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. In what month and year was the portrait of George Washington painted?
(a) April, 1799.
(b) March, 1793.
(c) July ,1776.
(d) December, 1789.

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

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

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

5. Which army did Washington join in 1754?
(a) British.
(b) American.
(c) French.
(d) Indian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington pursued a career as a/an ___________________ when his mother denied his joining the Royal Navy.

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

3. What was the French stronghold in the Ohio Valley?

4. Washington's father had _______________ children with Washington's mother.

5. George Washington grew up in which state?

(see the answer key)

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