Washington Quiz 2: Chapters 5-7

Question 1

a war or conflict

Answer 1

conflagration

Question 2

the quality or state of being faithful

Answer 2

fidelity

Question 3

a small sailboat with one mast

Answer 3

sloop

Question 4

wasteful expenditure, intemperate living; excessive drinking

Answer 4

dissipation

Question 5

feeling or showing a lack of respect for God; not pious

Answer 5

impious

Question 6

curses

Answer 6

imprecations

Question 7

to feel or express dejection or discontent; complain

Answer 7

repine

Question 8

one who behaves criminally or viciously

Answer 8

miscreant

Question 9

showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings, or safety of others

Answer 9

wanton

Question 10

a situation in which a group of people (such as sailors or soldiers refuses to obey orders and try to take control away from the person who commands them.

Answer 10

mutiny

Question 11

Describe Washington’s dining habits at Valley Forge. What do they reveal about his character?

Answer 11

Washington was willing to eat the same poor provisions as his men – hard bread and a few potatoes. (You decide what that revealed about his character.)

Question 12

The text describes three eyewitness accounts of Washington’s devotion to prayer. Describe at least one of these accounts.

Answer 12

All three accounts speak of Washington withdrawing privately to engage in prayer.

Question 13

How did Washington’s prayer life reflect the truth of Mathew 6:6?

Answer 13

He prayed to his Father in secret, and his Father rewarded him with success against great odds.

Question 14

Describe the order issued by Washington to his troops on July 29, 1779.

Answer 14

The order was for soldiers to be punished for excessive swearing – particularly the use of God’s name in vain.

Question 15

Pages 141-153 share the story of how Benedict Arnold became the nation’s most famous traitor. In the space below, briefly recount what led to this infamy.

Answer 15

Arnold wasted much money and as a result tried to give up West Point to the British in return for a high commission in the British Army. His plans were foiled, but he did manage to escape and join the ranks of the British.

Question 16

Recount the story of what happened when Washington’s home was facing the threat of being burned by the British. What was Washington’s response, and what does that reveal about his character?

Answer 16

The man who was watching Washington’s home chose to give provisions to the men threatening the fire rather than see the property destroyed. Washington was upset, saying that he’d rather see his home burned than cooperate with the enemy. He said it set a bad example. (You decide what that revealed about his character.)