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

2. Although George Washington has gained the victory the Americans desperately need in "The Surprise" battle, he also recognizes what?
(a) He has used a significant amount of munitions.
(b) He has lost a considerable number of troops.
(c) He has awoken a formidable enemy.
(d) Luck is the only reason he won.

3. How does General Washington respond to families, such as the Van Hornes, who pledge allegiance to the king?
(a) He deports them to a neutral island in the Caribbean Sea.
(b) He orders them to trial on charges of treason.
(c) He compels them to relinquish their property and financial assets.
(d) He does nothing other than look down on it.

4. General William Howe feels he knows something else. What is it?
(a) The rebels will join the King's troops in opposition to the Hessians.
(b) The rebels will never see eye to eye with the King's troops.
(c) The rebels will be willing to negotiate with the King's troops.
(d) Under sufficient pressure, the rebels will concede to the King's troops.

5. What is one important way the Americans display their lack of training and discipline?
(a) Their maintaining their lodging in disarray and constantly soiled.
(b) Their lack of dedication to the cause in difficult times.
(c) Their unwillingness to give their lives to the effort.
(d) Their virtual inability to utilize firearms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of the strong demonstration in which General William Howe participates that is intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?

2. In "Hard Choices," what is one of Washington's concerns?

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

4. What do the Hessians do prior to the attack in "The Surprise?"

5. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?

(see the answer key)

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