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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) A minimal role.
(b) A big role.
(c) A moderate role.
(d) An unnecessary role.

2. Whatever happens, George Washington is adamant that he will strike against the enemy when?
(a) By nightfall.
(b) That day.
(c) Before midnight.
(d) By noon.

3. What does the British militia instruct beyond a general attitude?
(a) How to swim.
(b) How to hunt and cook.
(c) Use of the telegraph.
(d) Specific skills.

4. Following their confrontation in November, 1776, near the New Jersey shoreline on the Hudson River, where does General Cornwallis instruct his troops to follow the Americans?
(a) Clear across the state.
(b) Down to Baltimore.
(c) North to Boston.
(d) Back to Philadelphia.

5. Who does not allow the Hessians the rest they request?
(a) Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall.
(b) Friedrich Wilhelm II.
(c) General William Howe.
(d) Lieutenant Andreas von Wiederholdt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does General William Howe become part of a strong demonstration intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?

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

3. 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?

4. In a way, General William Howe might be acknowledging what subsequent outcome of sthe Battle at Bunker Hill?

5. What do the British learn after mastering the skill of marching?

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