Washington's Crossing Quiz | Two 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 | Two 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.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The March.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As George Washington makes plans for a surprise attack on Trenton, where do Richard and William Howe disperse the British forces?
(a) Far and wide throughout New Jersey.
(b) Across southern New Jersey.
(c) Throughout eastern New Jersey and New York.
(d) Across western New Jersey.

2. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?
(a) Yorktown.
(b) Trenton.
(c) Bunker Hill.
(d) Long Island.

3. What happens in December, 1776, that changes the course of the war?
(a) The Hessians quit.
(b) The British run out of munitions.
(c) Weather changes for the better.
(d) Weather changes for the worse.

4. How does the artillery affect the mobility of the American army during their march toward Trenton?
(a) Presents only a moderate hindrance.
(b) Imposes a major impediment.
(c) They maintain a rapid speed.
(d) Provides relative maneuverability.

5. After General Washington leaves New York, where do the British follow the Americans over the Hudson River ?
(a) Plymouth Rock.
(b) Palisades.
(c) Palomar.
(d) Passaic.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the British convene, at what pace does their training continue?

2. The British peg Richard Stockton as a signer of the Declaration of Independence, capture him, and then compel him to do what?

3. Believing the American rebellion is over, citizens of which city flee fearing the opposing forces are nearing?

4. Although the Colonists do not win this episode, after what incident does General William Howe come to believe the British will lose the war?

5. How does the author describe the storm that breaks out on the day of the battle on which this book centers?

(see the answer key)

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