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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Good Ground.

Multiple Choice Questions

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?
(a) After the enemy is awake and is up and about.
(b) In the nor'easter.
(c) In the nor'wester.
(d) In the daylight.

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

3. How often during the operation to which the title of the book refers (i.e., Washington's Crossing,) does George Washington believe his forces are unable to win?
(a) Never.
(b) Frequently.
(c) The entire time.
(d) Several times.

4. In "Good Ground," the author notes the Americans learn the British leaders are planning to strike at either Trenton or what location?
(a) Cresskill.
(b) Cranford.
(c) Crosswicks.
(d) Cranbury.

5. Between the troops, weapons, and supplies they need to get across the Delaware River prior to the attack, how far behind does traveling in the storm put the Americans?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 8 hours.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Following their victory in the surprise attack against the Hessians, the Americans share a spirit that the author describes as what?

3. When the Americans initially flee Long Island, what initially prevents their enemy from catching up?

4. How extensively do the Americans display their lack of training and discipline?

5. While the location the Americans select is their own ground, it is not what?

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