Washington's Crossing Quiz

David Hackett Fischer

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

After crossing the Delaware River and arriving late, George Washington is beside himself when he realizes his forces will have to attack Trenton under what condition? (from The River)

In the nor'wester.

In the nor'easter.

In the daylight.

After the enemy is awake and is up and about.

2.

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? (from The Occupation)

2.

4.

5.

3.

According to the author, during the American's retreat following their defeat in New York, how do the rebels behave? (from The Retreat)

Unlike a beaten army in skirmishes along the road.

In full resistance to the British and Hessians.

In stubborn resistance when they are nearly in equal opposition.

Like a beaten army in flight.

4.

In "Good Ground," the author notes the Americans learn the British leaders are planning to strike at either Trenton or what location? (from Good Ground)

Crosswicks.

Cranford.

Cranbury.

Cresskill.

5.

What was George Washington's objective in seizing control of the bridge at Princeton? (from The Battle at Princeton)

Stop British reinforcements from arriving.

Keep the British troops from fleeing.

Keep Charles Cornwallis and his entourage from escaping.

Keep the British troops from fleeing and reinforcements from arriving.

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