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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, The President: Chapters 46-63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the night of September 14-15, five British ships dropped anchor in ___________________, demolishing American defenses.
(a) Sheepshead Bay.
(b) Oyster Bay.
(c) Kip's Bay.
(d) Algonquin Bay.

2. What was the name of the convention in #129?
(a) The Revolutionary Convention.
(b) The Constitutional Convention.
(c) The Confederation Convention.
(d) The Patriot Convention.

3. Washington and his army spent the Winter of ________________ in Valley Forge.
(a) 1773.
(b) 1788.
(c) 1777.
(d) 1781.

4. While struggling financially, Washington toured his properties in __________________ to collect rent and evict squatters.
(a) Canada.
(b) New England.
(c) The Ohio Valley.
(d) Virginia.

5. What was the state of Mount Vernon when Washington returned from war?
(a) Decimated.
(b) Lush.
(c) Pristine.
(d) Somewhat neglected.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease broke out in Washington in 1793?

2. Within a few months of taking office, Washington became ill with a tumor ________________ that had to be excised by a surgeon.

3. When did Washington inherit Mount Vernon?

4. Washington's stepdaughter, Patsy, died from a bout of _________________.

5. Who did Washington appoint as Chief Justice to the Supreme Court?

(see the answer key)

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