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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, The General: Chapters 16-26.

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) The county.
(b) The military.
(c) Taxes.
(d) Her children.

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

3. The British soldiers overwhelmed Washington's men on Long Island, taking advantage of a gaping hole in their defenses along ________________________.
(a) Montauk.
(b) Long Island Sound.
(c) Jamaica Pass.
(d) Syracuse.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Washington envious of Jacky Custis?

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

3. What came along with Washington's marriage to Martha?

4. What was the surname of Martha's children?

5. Which of the following was NOT an issue that Washington battled with Congress over?

(see the answer key)

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