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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The original plans are to cross the Delaware River under what circumstances?
(a) Under cover of darkness and attack at dawn.
(b) Under cover of darkness and attack a little after dawn.
(c) At dawn and attack with adequate daylight.
(d) Under cover of darkness and attack a little before dawn.

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

5. When the Americans initially flee Long Island, what initially prevents their enemy from catching up?
(a) Bad weather.
(b) Low munitions supplies.
(c) Lack of boats with shallow water access.
(d) Low food supplies.

Short Answer Questions

1. The summer illness that plagues those fighting the Americans in the latter half of the 1770s strikes which troops?

2. In what month of 1776 do the Americans lose the Battle of Long Island?

3. What is one important way the Americans display their lack of training and discipline?

4. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?

5. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?

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