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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Believing the American rebellion is over, citizens of which city flee fearing the opposing forces are nearing?
(a) Lancaster.
(b) Newark.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Hoboken.

2. How certain is General William Howe about how successful the British army will be in opposition to the American rebels?
(a) He is relatively sure of the success.
(b) He is certain of the success.
(c) He is convinced 99% of the success.
(d) He is unsure of the success.

3. The Hessian troops are exhausted and want to move where to fully rest themselves?
(a) Better quarters.
(b) New York.
(c) Germany.
(d) Boston.

4. How does the artillery affect the mobility of the American army during their march toward Trenton?
(a) Presents only a moderate hindrance.
(b) Provides relative maneuverability.
(c) They maintain a rapid speed.
(d) Imposes a major impediment.

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) How few officers die.
(b) The amount of bloodshed.
(c) The comparable military skills of the rebels.
(d) The endless supply of rebel weapons and munitions.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the American Revolution, which force is equal to the British army?

2. What is the overall goal of the British in America?

3. The American soldiers' determination truly shines through during this whole campaign, and as the author mentions, George Washington's own determination plays what role in their success?

4. Whatever happens, George Washington is adamant that he will strike against the enemy when?

5. The American troops are given how many days' advance notice to get supplies and weaponry together to create the element of surprise in their attack on Trenton?

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