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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) The Americans are tired of losing.
(b) The Americans are fighting for their freedom.
(c) The Americans have lost too much already.
(d) The Americans are led by George Washington.

2. The night after the battle at the bridge where rebels win their second victory, Charles Cornwallis' men keep tabs on the Americans, the objective being to watch the enemy and do what?
(a) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of Hessian units.
(b) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of British and Hessian units.
(c) Keep rebel patrols at bay.
(d) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of British units.

3. Following their victory in the surprise attack against the Hessians, the Americans share a spirit that the author describes as what?
(a) Different from the last fight.
(b) Reflecting concern as to how they will continue.
(c) Identical to the last fight.
(d) Demonstrating uncertainty as to whether they can survive against the British.

4. The Hessian officers are angry about their defeat in the surprise victory by the rebels, and they want what?
(a) They want an initial asault by the British with a Hessian mop up later.
(b) They merely want to return to Europe.
(c) They are out for revenge on the Americans.
(d) They want to retaliate, but have no means.

5. Just one week before the Hessian loss in George Washington's surprise attack, many British leaders believe what?
(a) The American rebellion is at a standstill.
(b) The American rebellion is slowly regressing.
(c) The American rebellion is making little advancement.
(d) The American rebellion is nearly broken.

6. How many of the Americans' artillery pieces are lost in George Washington's Delaware River crossing?
(a) Virtually all.
(b) Almost half.
(c) Nearly a third.
(d) None.

7. In "Hard Choices," the enemy is moving to the east side of what state?
(a) New York.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Delaware.
(d) New Jersey.

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

9. The victory of the Americans in their surprise attack on the Hessians that Mr. Fischer relates in "The Surprise" does what to the British view?
(a) Does not alter it,
(b) Slightly alters it.
(c) Confirms it.
(d) Completely alters it.

10. In "Hard Choices," the author notes one of the biggest problems facing George Washington's army is recruiting new troops as many soldiers are reaching the end of their term and planning to do what?
(a) Leave to serve in the navy.
(b) Leave to go home.
(c) Leave to go home or serve in the navy.
(d) Leave to go home and continue farming.

11. 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) Partially taxing, as the rebels are highly scattered.
(b) Relatively easy, as the rebel victory has them highly motivated.
(c) Only somewhat difficult, as the rebels have pretty much recovered.
(d) Difficult, as the rebels have not sufficiently recovered or rested.

12. In the chapter entitled "Good Ground," the author states Americans expect an attack in great strength by combined British and Hessian troops, so they decide it would be best to have it where?
(a) Taylortown.
(b) Teterboro.
(c) Trenton.
(d) Tennent.

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

14. How many of George Washington's troops are lost to the Delaware River during the Americans' crossing?
(a) Over 25 troops.
(b) Not one.
(c) Only a handful.
(d) Nearly 40 troops.

15. In addition to tired troops and inclement weather, the author notes in "Hard Choices" that George Washington also has to face what problem?
(a) A shortage of both ammunition and food supplies.
(b) A shortage of food supplies.
(c) A shortage of ammunition.
(d) No supply shortages.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Americans intend to use their artillery pieces as shock weapons against the enemy and as what else?

2. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?

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

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

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?

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