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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the British convene, at what pace does their training continue?
(a) Moderately.
(b) Sporadically.
(c) Furiously.
(d) Slowly.

2. In order to put the Americans down and keep them down, General William Howe feels the British will have to be what?
(a) Very regressive.
(b) Very resistant.
(c) Very positive.
(d) Very aggressive.

3. Rather than a retreat from New York, how does General Washington view the maneuver?
(a) As a "swing to the wing."
(b) As a "switch in fronts."
(c) As a "slide to the side."
(d) As "resorting gear at the rear."

4. Where in New York Harbor do the British and Hessian armies arrive?
(a) Long Island.
(b) Manhatten.
(c) Staten Island.
(d) Brooklyn.

5. How does General Washington respond to families, such as the Van Hornes, who pledge allegiance to the king?
(a) He compels them to relinquish their property and financial assets.
(b) He orders them to trial on charges of treason.
(c) He deports them to a neutral island in the Caribbean Sea.
(d) He does nothing other than look down on it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in December, 1776, that changes the course of the war?

2. In 1776, the British start to get cocky in their attitude toward the rebellion and do not think that it will survive beyond what point?

3. As the Americans assemble and pursue their march toward Trenton, what course does the stormy weather take?

4. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?

5. What does the British militia instruct beyond a general attitude?

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