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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) In the open American countryside.
(c) In an American city.
(d) Off the American coast.

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

3. Intelligence has what to do with the Americans' success in "The Surprise" battle and the Hessian's failure?
(a) A great deal.
(b) Significant only in the Hessian's failure.
(c) Significant only in the Americans' success.
(d) A minimal influence.

4. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?
(a) 7 a.m.
(b) Noon.
(c) 9 a.m.
(d) 11 a.m.

5. 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 despondent.
(d) They are in understandably poor spirits.

Short Answer Questions

1. From a military perspective, what is George Washington concerned about in the attack at Trenton?

2. George Washington holds firmly to his resolve, which the author points out is one of the reasons the general's men regard him how?

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

4. George Washington has a smaller army but a larger War Council. Washinginton's War Council has more open meetings, proposes problems for advice about how to advance rather than having already made decisions, and includes what else?

5. The confrontation the author describes in "Good Ground" between the Rebels and the combined British and Hessian troops is to be what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does George Washington view as critical to the success of his attack on Trenton?

2. What approach does George Washington take to decision making?

3. How successful are the rebels in crossing the Delaware River?

4. What does Benjamin Rush's term "composure" indicate when describing the mood of the American rebels?

5. What style of leadership is beginning to emerge on George Washington's part?

6. Why is the nor'easter seen as a blessing in disguise?

7. Why is the bridge at Assunpink Creek crucial for the Americans to protect?

8. How does George Washington plan to use his artillery in his attack on Trenton?

9. What are some of the problems the Americans face as they pursue the enemy eastward across New Jersey?

10. How does George Washington view his situation following his victory at Trenton?

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