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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?
(a) Order and discipline.
(b) Spiritual faith and discipline.
(c) Intelligence and marching skills.
(d) Order and religiou faith.

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

3. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?
(a) They are in understandably poor spirits.
(b) They are in remarkably good spirits.
(c) They have pretty much given up.
(d) They are despondent.

4. Where does the Americans' intelligence methodology work better than it had in New York?
(a) Boston.
(b) Hudson River Valley.
(c) Harpers Ferry.
(d) Harlem.

5. 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) Soaked, chilled to the bone.
(b) Soaked, not chilled.
(c) Dry, chilled to the bone.
(d) Damp, chilled to the bone.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Initially, General Washington and his remaining troops flee Long Island to what location?

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

4. 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?

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

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