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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The March.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, during the American's retreat following their defeat in New York, how do the rebels behave?
(a) In full resistance to the British and Hessians.
(b) Unlike a beaten army in skirmishes along the road.
(c) In stubborn resistance when they are nearly in equal opposition.
(d) Like a beaten army in flight.

2. What do the British learn after mastering the skill of marching?
(a) Use of weapons.
(b) Physical exercise.
(c) Reconnaissance.
(d) Hand-to-hand combat.

3. Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe are stationed in the Colonies by whose orders?
(a) The British King.
(b) The British Parliment.
(c) The British House of Commons.
(d) The British Secretary of War.

4. What type of concept is the British light infantry?
(a) Practiced only by British marines.
(b) New.
(c) Since early 1500s.
(d) Ancient.

5. At one point, what is it that haunts General William Howe about the Battle at Bunker Hill, which is eventually won by the British?
(a) The comparable military skills of the rebels.
(b) How few officers die.
(c) The endless supply of rebel weapons and munitions.
(d) The amount of bloodshed.

Short Answer Questions

1. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?

2. What factor plays a significant role in British military training?

3. George Washington holds firmly to his resolve, which the author points out is one of the reasons the general's men regard him how?

4. How does General Washington respond to families, such as the Van Hornes, who pledge allegiance to the king?

5. How certain is General William Howe about how successful the British army will be in opposition to the American rebels?

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