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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fall of New York.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If a Hessian soldier misbehaves, who else suffers the same consequences?
(a) Fellow troops in his squad.
(b) Fellow citizens of his home village or town.
(c) Fellow troops in his regiment.
(d) Fellow members in his family.

2. What type of concept is the British light infantry?
(a) Ancient.
(b) Practiced only by British marines.
(c) New.
(d) Since early 1500s.

3. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?
(a) Expertise with knives and sabers.
(b) Marksmanship.
(c) Hand-to-hand fighting skills.
(d) Marital status.

4. Who is the best choice for Commander-in-Chief given his experience of command yet is young enough to take the field?
(a) Abraham Lincoln.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Thomas Paine.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

5. What is a big issue facing the American rebels?
(a) Lack of enemy intelligence.
(b) Lack of courage.
(c) Overload of ammunition supplies.
(d) Lack of dedication.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month of 1776 do the Americans lose the Battle of Long Island?

2. What are the first British battalions to land?

3. The officers of the Hessian army all believe in hierarchy, order, and what else?

4. What factor plays a significant role in British military training?

5. What is one important way the Americans display their lack of training and discipline?

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