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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) His troops are soaking wet, cold, and slow.
(c) His troops are in poor spirits.
(d) The element of surprise has been lost.

3. However tough their situation, following their victory over the Hessians, the American troops are determined to have the enemy what?
(a) No longer dominating them.
(b) Gone from their country.
(c) Pushed to the coast.
(d) Admit defeat.

4. While the location the Americans select is their own ground, it is not what?
(a) Easily located.
(b) Easily assaulted.
(c) Easily overrun.
(d) Easily defendable.

5. How many of the Americans' artillery pieces are lost in George Washington's Delaware River crossing?
(a) Almost half.
(b) Virtually all.
(c) Nearly a third.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The weather deteriorates as George Washington and his troops proceed, and what type of storm blows in?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. 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?

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