Liberty's Kids Quiz Lafayette Arrives

Who is the Marquis de Lafayette?

• A French nobleman who defied the King's orders and sailed to America to join General Washington

• A British general who fought against the American colonies

• An American soldier who served under General Washington

• A Spanish diplomat who negotiated with the Continental Congress

Where did Lafayette sail from to reach America?

• France

• Spain

• Germany

• England

What did Lafayette do to sneak out of France?

• Bribed a British officer

• Disguised himself as a merchant

• Dressed as a woman

• Hired a smuggler

Why did Lafayette want to join General Washington?

• To seek revenge against the British

• To protect his own country

• To gain wealth and power

• For glory and liberty

What rank and commission did Congress give to Lafayette?

• Major General

• Lieutenant Colonel

• Captain

• Private

Why did Lafayette offer to serve without pay?

• Because he was already wealthy

• To show his dedication to the cause of freedom

• Because Congress refused to pay him

• To gain favor with General Washington

What did Lafayette hope America would become?

• A monarchy ruled by the French

• A powerful empire

• A British colony

• An Asylum of virtue, tolerance, equality, and peaceful Liberty

Why did Lafayette disguise himself as a woman?

• To sneak out of France

• To avoid being recognized by the British

• To entertain his fellow soldiers

• To play a prank on General Washington

What did Lafayette do during the retreat from Philadelphia?

• Helped maintain order and prevent panic

• Led a charge against the British

• Surrendered to the enemy

• Fled the battlefield

What did Lafayette sew and give to the hospital?

• Food

• His uniform

• Money

• His father's buttons