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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When do the American troops prepare to cross the Delaware River and invade Trenton?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) New Year's Eve.
(c) St. Nicholas Day.
(d) Christmas Day.

2. The victory of the Americans in their surprise attack on the Hessians that Mr. Fischer relates in "The Surprise" does what to the British view?
(a) Slightly alters it.
(b) Completely alters it.
(c) Does not alter it,
(d) Confirms it.

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

4. After George Washington's troops cross the Delaware River and head on to engage in a surprise attack on Trenton, the Americans continue in what status?
(a) Dry, chilled to the bone.
(b) Soaked, not chilled.
(c) Soaked, chilled to the bone.
(d) Damp, chilled to the bone.

5. In what month of 1776 do the Americans lose the Battle of Long Island?
(a) June.
(b) August.
(c) Early September.
(d) July.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. General Washington believes that only 20% of British forces are on Long Island and are ready for battle. In reality, what is this percentage?

3. 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?

4. How many of George Washington's troops are lost to the Delaware River during the Americans' crossing?

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

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