The Education of George Washington Quiz

The word "epitomize" in the passage means to:

• Reject completely

• Serve as a typical example of

• Destroy thoroughly

• Change dramatically

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What was the most significant health challenge faced by soldiers at Valley Forge?

• Frostbite

• Starvation

• Contagious diseases

• Battle wounds

The word "eccentric" as used to describe von Steuben means:

• Perfectly normal

• Extremely wealthy

• Unusually different from others

• Highly educated

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What percentage of soldiers at Valley Forge had no shoes during the winter?

• One-third

• One-quarter

• Two-thirds

• Half

What was von Steuben's most important contribution to the army's health?

• Introducing better food supplies

• Creating medical facilities

• Positioning latrines downhill from living quarters

• Providing winter clothing

The word "indisputably" in the passage means:

• Possibly true

• Without question

• Somewhat unclear

• Generally accepted

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What was unique about American soldiers according to von Steuben?

• They were better fighters than Europeans

• They would not blindly follow orders

• They were more disciplined

• They followed orders without question

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The word "mendacity" as used in the passage refers to:

• Military experience

• Leadership quality

• Dishonesty

• Intelligence

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What did soldiers at Valley Forge eat when food was scarce?

• Regular army rations

• Wild game

• "Fire bread" made from flour and snow

• Preserved vegetables

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many soldiers were under Washington's command at Valley Forge?

• Twenty-five hundred

• Four thousand

• Ten thousand

• Twelve thousand

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CCSS.4.NBT.A.2