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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. Why did many townspeople where Washington's army camped refuse to give the soldiers food and clothing?
(a) They could sell to the British and make a profit.
(b) They were afraid the British would hang them.
(c) They had none to spare.
(d) They didn't know they were needed.

2. What did Washington help plan while at the location in #102?
(a) The blueprints for the White House.
(b) The Declaration of Independence.
(c) The Battle of Yorktown.
(d) The Boston Tea Party.

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

4. How many British ships arrived in the East River while Washington's men were positioned in Harlem?
(a) About a hundred.
(b) About fifty.
(c) One thousand.
(d) Nearly five hundred.

5. Valley Forge is located in which state?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) New York.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Virginia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Washington envious of Jacky Custis?

2. What part of the country was chosen as the permanent area for the capital?

3. Who was George Washington's father?

4. On which piece of American currency does George Washington's picture appear?

5. What was the greatest impact on Washington's life regarding his father's death?

(see the answer key)

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