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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Good Ground.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. 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.
2. 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) 6 hours.
(b) 4 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 12 hours.
3. When do the American troops prepare to cross the Delaware River and invade Trenton?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) New Year's Eve.
(d) St. Nicholas Day.
4. The confrontation the author describes in "Good Ground" between the Rebels and the combined British and Hessian troops is to be what?
(a) A guerrilla battle.
(b) A partisan resistance battle.
(c) A defensive battle.
(d) An offensive battle.
5. What is a big issue facing the American rebels?
(a) Lack of courage.
(b) Lack of dedication.
(c) Lack of enemy intelligence.
(d) Overload of ammunition supplies.
Short Answer Questions
1. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?
2. Initially, General Washington and his remaining troops flee Long Island to what location?
3. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?
4. An illness tears through the troops that fight against the Americans during the summer of what year in the latter half of the 1770s?
5. 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?
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