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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George Washington holds firmly to his resolve, which the author points out is one of the reasons the general's men regard him how?
(a) Fear him.
(b) Follow him.
(c) Love him.
(d) Stand by him.

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

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

4. Military training is important to the British as they feel it enforces what?
(a) Understanding of bugle calls.
(b) Troop obedience.
(c) Adoption of skills.
(d) Use of equipment.

5. What happens in December, 1776, that changes the course of the war?
(a) Weather changes for the worse.
(b) The Hessians quit.
(c) Weather changes for the better.
(d) The British run out of munitions.

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. 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?

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

4. How do the Americans rate the effectiveness of their artillery in combat with the British?

5. What is George Washington's only order to his men throughout their march?

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