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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?
(a) Yorktown.
(b) Trenton.
(c) Bunker Hill.
(d) Long Island.

2. 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 Boston Tea Party.
(b) The Battle of Yorktown.
(c) The Battle of Bunker Hill.
(d) The Ride of Paul Revere.

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

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) Imposes a major impediment.
(d) They maintain a rapid speed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What habits does General William Howe adopt after he recognizes the rebels' level of resistance?

4. The opposing forces' problems are not directly due to the Americans, but from the failing strength of the British and Hessian forces reulting from what?

5. Where in New York Harbor do the British and Hessian armies arrive?

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