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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what nickname was Washington's stepson, John Parke Custis, known?

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

3. Washington met with ____________________ who presented him with resolutions to be presented to the Fairfax County committee.

4. George Washington grew up in which state?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Washington's pattern of wins and defeats in the early stages of the war?

2. How did the lack of a formal education impact Washington's feelings about himself throughout his life?

3. How did Washington's difficult life with his mother impact his early life?

4. What impact did Washington's father's death have on his life?

5. What was the mixed blessing of Washington's marriage to Martha regarding finances?

6. Why did some people not support Washington's attempts to defend them and secure independence for them?

7. What caused Washington to ultimately support a boycott of British goods?

8. Who were George Washington's parents and how many siblings did he have?

9. What financial responsibility did Washington have for his stepchildren for the rest of his life?

10. How did George and Martha manage the fact that they had no children together and how would this affect his eventual nomination for President of the new country?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of men in the mid-18th century when Washington and his colleagues were coming of age. What precedents did they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions did they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century men do not?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Thomas Jefferson. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him throughout his life?

Essay Topic 3

George Washington was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Washington's life through this book, what were his biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did he manage through them? How did his coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of his life? Explain.

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