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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bridge.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In "Hard Choices," how does the author describe the task of getting the rebel troops together for another battle following their surprise victory over the Hessians?
(a) Relatively easy, as the rebel victory has them highly motivated.
(b) Partially taxing, as the rebels are highly scattered.
(c) Difficult, as the rebels have not sufficiently recovered or rested.
(d) Only somewhat difficult, as the rebels have pretty much recovered.
2. After George Washington's troops cross the Delaware River and head on to engage in a surprise attack on Trenton, the Americans continue in what status?
(a) Dry, chilled to the bone.
(b) Soaked, chilled to the bone.
(c) Damp, chilled to the bone.
(d) Soaked, not chilled.
3. What does Congress grant George Washington in order to build his new army?
(a) Full power using any means he sees fit.
(b) Full power within stipulated financial limitations.
(c) Reasonable power with limited restrictions.
(d) Highly limited power within strict guidelines.
4. The first chapter, "The Rebels," foreshadows which battles?
(a) The biggest.
(b) No battles.
(c) Merely sea battles.
(d) Every battle.
5. The American objective following their victory over the Hessians at Trenton, regardless of ease of defense, is to entice the enemy into an assault where?
(a) On the Americans' turf.
(b) Off the American coast.
(c) In an American city.
(d) In the open American countryside.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many Hessian soldiers do the British hire?
2. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?
3. Intelligence has what to do with the Americans' success in "The Surprise" battle and the Hessian's failure?
4. According to the author, during the American's retreat following their defeat in New York, how do the rebels behave?
5. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?
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