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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. American artillery stands a chance of doing what to a formation of highly trained British and German Regulars?
(a) Moderately damaging them.
(b) Barely intimidating them.
(c) Significantly harming them.
(d) Breaking them.

2. George Washington knows that the British are salivating over the prospect of invading and conquering what city as they wait for a river to freeze to allow them passage?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Baltimore.
(c) Boston.
(d) Philadelphia.

3. As the Americans assemble and pursue their march toward Trenton, what course does the stormy weather take?
(a) It gets worse.
(b) It eases up, but continues.
(c) It clears as Americans arrive on scene.
(d) It remains steady.

4. What do the British intend to do following their confrontation with the Americans on the New Jersey shoreline of the Hudson River?
(a) Force an American retreat without engaging them in battle.
(b) Compel the Americans into surrendering.
(c) Engage the Americans in battle and defeat them.
(d) Defeat the Americans in battle with minimal casualties on either side.

5. What is the result of the strong demonstration in which General William Howe participates that is intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?
(a) The Battle of Yorktown.
(b) The Ride of Paul Revere.
(c) The Battle of Bunker Hill.
(d) The Boston Tea Party.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?

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

5. The British military is very organized and feels training makes a significant contribution to what?

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