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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?
(a) They are in remarkably good spirits.
(b) They have pretty much given up.
(c) They are in understandably poor spirits.
(d) They are despondent.

2. 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) Off the American coast.
(b) In the open American countryside.
(c) In an American city.
(d) On the Americans' turf.

3. However tough their situation, following their victory over the Hessians, the American troops are determined to have the enemy what?
(a) Gone from their country.
(b) Admit defeat.
(c) Pushed to the coast.
(d) No longer dominating them.

4. The weather deteriorates as George Washington and his troops proceed, and what type of storm blows in?
(a) Nor'wester.
(b) Nor'easter.
(c) Hurricane.
(d) Typhoon.

5. 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) Soaked, not chilled.
(d) Damp, chilled to the bone.

6. Whatever happens, George Washington is adamant that he will strike against the enemy when?
(a) Before midnight.
(b) By noon.
(c) By nightfall.
(d) That day.

7. According to the author in the chapter entitled "The Surprise," if the Americans lose this historical battle, it will signal the end of George Washington's career, if not what?
(a) The end of the American cause altogether.
(b) The loss of significant amounts of American supplies.
(c) The flight of the rebel army.
(d) The end of the rebel assault for months to come.

8. Charles Cornwallis' soldiers outnumber George Washington's rebels by what ratio?
(a) 2:1.
(b) 3:1.
(c) 5:1.
(d) 4:1.

9. How does the author describe the storm that breaks out on the day of the battle on which this book centers?
(a) A blessing in disguise.
(b) Not an encumbrance.
(c) A minimal obstruction.
(d) A surmountable obstacle.

10. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 1 day.

11. The Americans' surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to also lose control of what?
(a) The Pennsylvania countryside.
(b) The Delaware countryside.
(c) The New Jersey countryside.
(d) The New York countryside.

12. 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) Luck is the only reason he won.
(c) He has lost a considerable number of troops.
(d) He has awoken a formidable enemy.

13. American artillery stands a chance of doing what to a formation of highly trained British and German Regulars?
(a) Significantly harming them.
(b) Barely intimidating them.
(c) Moderately damaging them.
(d) Breaking them.

14. The title of this chapter, "The Bridge," refers to one crossing over which waterway?
(a) Assunpink Creek.
(b) Matawan Creek.
(c) Pebble Creek.
(d) Delaware Creek.

15. Charles Cornwallis has a larger army but fewer members in his War Council, which he operates more like a court where he is a ruler rather than a leader, and is referred to by what term?
(a) My Superior.
(b) Baron.
(c) Your Honor.
(d) My Lord.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, of what are the Americans in awe regarding their opponents in combat?

2. At the conclusion of the chapter entitled "The Surprise," the author notes the Hessians are simply tired by the end of the day, and the Americans are far too driven to accept another defeat for what reason?

3. When do the American troops prepare to cross the Delaware River and invade Trenton?

4. Just one week before the Hessian loss in George Washington's surprise attack, many British leaders believe what?

5. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?

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