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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. In 1754, Washington led his troops into which region to fight the French?
(a) Ohio Country.
(b) Virginia hills.
(c) Georgia wetlands.
(d) Michigan woods.

2. Another decisive defeat of Washington's men by the British took place on Chatterton's Hill as both armies moved to dominate the ______________________.
(a) New York River.
(b) Schenectady River.
(c) Hudson River.
(d) Olentangy River.

3. Washington was an accomplished __________________.
(a) Dancer.
(b) Poet.
(c) Gardener.
(d) Painter.

4. Who did Washington decide to marry?
(a) Martha Custis.
(b) Elizabeth Lafayette.
(c) Jane Hemings.
(d) Sally Fairfax.

5. Washington's seat in the House of Burgesses gained him __________________________.
(a) A good standing in the community.
(b) A fortune.
(c) A substantial amount of land.
(d) Some enemies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles did Washington's men have to march after crossing the river in #73 to catch the Hessians unaware?

2. Why would Washington feel inadequate around people all his life?

3. What was the outcome of the resolutions presented to the Fairfax County committee?

4. Washington looked to his home as a way of creating for himself the appearance of a_______________________.

5. In the Fall of 1777, Washington wasted men and ammunition in attempting to take a British stronghold called _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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