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The Early Life of George Washington

Quiz by KATHLEEN ABBOUD

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  • Q1
    Part A Which of the following has the same meaning of the word inherited as it is used in paragraph 4 of the passage “The Early Life of George Washington”?
    bought
    lost
    received
    wanted
    30s
  • Q2
    What sentence from the passage best supports your answer to part A?
    Because of this, he automatically owned both lands after the passing of his father and half-brother.”
    “When George’s father died, he was only eleven years old.”
    “During this time, he purchased land of his own.”
    George grew up on Ferry Farm in Virginia, but his family owned other land as well.”
    30s
  • Q3
    Part A According to “The Early Life of George Washington” which sentence best describes what George accomplished as a young man?
    George became a skilled military leader and wealthy man.
    George became a skilled military leader and wealthy man.
    George became a wealthy man from tobacco plantations.
    George had a large family with many brothers and sisters.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which phrase from the passage best supports your answer to part A?
    George was one of six children in his family.”
    “He was a natural leader that showed courage…”
    “He was over 6 feet tall by the age of 17…”
    His family grew tobacco and were quite successful…”
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the main idea of the passage “The Early Life of George Washington”?
    George grew into a strong leader.
    George looked up to his brother Lawrence.
    George had a very large family
    Virginia counted on their militia and George.
    30s
  • Q6
    Part B Which detail from the passage best supports your answer to part A?
    “…George moved up in Virginia’s militia and gained experience.”
    “…two older half-brothers, Augustine and Lawrence, and four full brothers and sisters”
    “His half-brother Lawrence became like a father…”
    The militia stopped any invasions…”
    30s
  • Q7
    Part A Which sentence best describes the overall structure of “The Early Life of George Washington”?
    The passage compares and contrasts different ways George’s family helped him.
    The passage compares and contrasts different ways George’s family helped him.
    The passage lists the different causes of the militia’s battles and then describes the effect of the battles.
    The passage describes the events in the life of George Washington from birth leading up to his military career in chronological order.
    30s
  • Q8
    Part B Which group of sentences from the passage best support your answer to part A?
    George Washington did not get to attend school with other students, but with the help of tutors, he did finish elementary school. He was interested in joining the Royal Navy, but his mother did not allow him.”
    “Born in 1732, George was one of six children in his family. Over time, George moved up in Virginia’s militia and gained experience.”
    George Washington did not get to attend school with other students, but with the help of tutors, he did finish elementary school. He was interested in joining the Royal Navy, but his mother did not allow him.”
    “His half-brother Lawrence became like a father to him. When Lawrence died, George was appointed as a major in Virginia’s militia.”
    30s
  • Q9
    Part A How does the picture of George Washington contribute to the information in the passage?
    It provides information about his accomplishments
    It provides information about his boyhood.
    It provides information about the setting
    It provides information about his numerous lands.
    30s
  • Q10
    Part B Which sentence from the passage best supports your answer to part A?
    “Born in 1732, George was one of six children in his family.”
    “He learned how to train organize his men.”
    “When George’s father died, he was only eleven years old"
    “During this time, he purchased land of his own.”
    60s

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