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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first chapter, "The Rebels," the author foreshadows upcoming events by initially using what term?
(a) His Excellency.
(b) His Highness.
(c) The Admiral.
(d) The Boss.

2. Although the Colonists do not win this episode, after what incident does General William Howe come to believe the British will lose the war?
(a) The Battle of Bunker Hill.
(b) The Battle of Trenton.
(c) The Battle of Yorktown.
(d) The Battle of Long Island.

3. Through where do the British and Hessian troops continue to chase the rebels in pursuit of their goal?
(a) Southern New York.
(b) Southern New Jersey.
(c) Eastern Pennsylvania.
(d) Western Connecticut.

4. How does the American military system prove its superiority?
(a) It is simple and flexible.
(b) It displays better order and discipline.
(c) It has more extensive training.
(d) It uses superior equipment.

5. In the chapter entitled "The Crisis," the author notes people already use the title "his Excellency" when speaking to George Washington, but identifies what other term as having a very different tone to it?
(a) Tyrant.
(b) Oppressor.
(c) Despot.
(d) Dictator.

6. The British military is very organized and feels training makes a significant contribution to what?
(a) Flag signaling.
(b) Morse Code.
(c) Scholastic apptitude.
(d) Preservation of order.

7. The British pacification policy runs into problems arising from a lack of supply, and troops commonly doing what?
(a) Purchasing from farmers.
(b) Purchasing from merchants.
(c) Exchanging British money.
(d) Foraging as needed.

8. While he hates war passionately, Paine believes it is the lesser of two evils, the worse being what?
(a) Having to live under British tyranny.
(b) Having to live under socialism.
(c) Having to live under Hessian tyranny.
(d) Having to live under French tyranny.

9. 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.

10. The American troops are given how many days' advance notice to get supplies and weaponry together to create the element of surprise in their attack on Trenton?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

11. Until the point in "Washington's Crossing" where the Americans cross the river and make a surprise attack, they suffer what types of defeat?
(a) Only one light.
(b) Some moderate.
(c) Many crushing.
(d) Few serious.

12. At the time of the American Revolution, which force is equal to the British army?
(a) Spanish army.
(b) French army.
(c) Hessian army.
(d) They have no equal.

13. What do the British learn after mastering the skill of marching?
(a) Hand-to-hand combat.
(b) Use of weapons.
(c) Physical exercise.
(d) Reconnaissance.

14. In what battle do the Americans lose New York to their enemy?
(a) Fort Lee.
(b) Fort Albany.
(c) Fort Lewis.
(d) Fort Washington.

15. 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?
(a) The Boston Tea Party.
(b) The Battle of Yorktown.
(c) The Ride of Paul Revere.
(d) The Battle of Bunker Hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. How successful is Thomas Paine in achieving his goal with his second pamphlet?

2. While officers of the Hessian army all have specific beliefs, by what are these men defined?

3. Where in New York Harbor do the British and Hessian armies arrive?

4. The author's mentioning of Congress' taking steps toward a system of separate legislative and executive powers foreshadows what?

5. Military training is important to the British as they feel it enforces what?

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