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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?
(a) Hand-to-hand fighting skills.
(b) Marksmanship.
(c) Marital status.
(d) Expertise with knives and sabers.

2. According to the author, during the American's retreat following their defeat in New York, how do the rebels behave?
(a) In full resistance to the British and Hessians.
(b) Like a beaten army in flight.
(c) In stubborn resistance when they are nearly in equal opposition.
(d) Unlike a beaten army in skirmishes along the road.

3. How does the author describe the storm that breaks out on the day of the battle on which this book centers?
(a) A blessing in disguise.
(b) A minimal obstruction.
(c) A surmountable obstacle.
(d) Not an encumbrance.

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

5. Believing the American rebellion is over, citizens of which city flee fearing the opposing forces are nearing?
(a) Hoboken.
(b) Newark.
(c) Lancaster.
(d) Philadelphia.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Military training is important to the British as they feel it enforces what?

4. Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe are stationed in the Colonies by whose orders?

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

(see the answer key)

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