Quiz on Albigence Waldo

Who was Albigence Waldo?

• A famous artist

• A Continental Army surgeon

• A British general

• A politician

What date is mentioned in the document?

• December 14, 1777

• January 1, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• November 11, 1777

What did Albigence Waldo say he did half the time?

• Sleep

• Vomit

• Write letters

• Hunt

What was the purpose of Cornwallis's letter?

• To praise the British soldiers

• To criticize the American militia

• To acknowledge the American militia's skill

• To declare victory

What does the letter suggest about the outcome of battles involving the American militia?

• The British always won

• The American militia was ineffective

• The American militia caused significant British casualties

• The battles were inconclusive

What role did John Andre have according to the painting?

• American general

• British spy

• French diplomat

• Spanish explorer

What type of document is shown on the ground in the painting?

• A map

• A letter

• A treaty

• A newspaper

How are secret codes used in espionage?

• To write messages using numbers or letters that correspond to words

• To create musical notes

• To draw pictures

• To make phone calls

In what year was Jamestown established?

• 1492

• 1607

• 1620

• 1776

Who helped the colonists in Jamestown survive?

• Spanish explorers

• Local Native Americans

• French traders

• British soldiers