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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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) 8 hours.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 6 hours.
(d) 4 hours.

3. 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) Confirms it.
(b) Completely alters it.
(c) Does not alter it,
(d) Slightly alters it.

4. From a military perspective, what is George Washington concerned about in the attack at Trenton?
(a) A large loss of supplies and weapons in the crossing.
(b) The element of surprise has been lost.
(c) His troops are in poor spirits.
(d) His troops are soaking wet, cold, and slow.

5. What term does Benjamin Rush use to describe the mood of the American troops?
(a) Excited.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Composure.
(d) Exhausted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

5. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?

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