Washington's Crossing Quiz | One Week Quiz A

David Hackett Fischer
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 175 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Washington's Crossing Quiz | One Week Quiz A

David Hackett Fischer
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Good Ground.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following their victory in the surprise attack against the Hessians, the Americans share a spirit that the author describes as what?
(a) Different from the last fight.
(b) Identical to the last fight.
(c) Reflecting concern as to how they will continue.
(d) Demonstrating uncertainty as to whether they can survive against the British.

2. From a military perspective, what is George Washington concerned about in the attack at Trenton?
(a) A large loss of supplies and weapons in the crossing.
(b) His troops are in poor spirits.
(c) His troops are soaking wet, cold, and slow.
(d) The element of surprise has been lost.

3. Where does the Americans' intelligence methodology work better than it had in New York?
(a) Hudson River Valley.
(b) Boston.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Harpers Ferry.

4. Just one week before the Hessian loss in George Washington's surprise attack, many British leaders believe what?
(a) The American rebellion is making little advancement.
(b) The American rebellion is slowly regressing.
(c) The American rebellion is at a standstill.
(d) The American rebellion is nearly broken.

5. The American destination in reference to the title of the book is originally what?
(a) Tuckahoe.
(b) Known only to the officers.
(c) Kept secret.
(d) Princeton.

Short Answer Questions

1. However tough their situation, following their victory over the Hessians, the American troops are determined to have the enemy what?

2. In the chapter entitled "Good Ground," the author states Americans expect an attack in great strength by combined British and Hessian troops, so they decide it would be best to have it where?

3. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?

4. In what battle do the Americans lose New York to their enemy?

5. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?

(see the answer key)

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