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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fall of New York.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the British convene, at what pace does their training continue?
(a) Sporadically.
(b) Moderately.
(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 aggressive.
(b) Very resistant.
(c) Very positive.
(d) Very regressive.

3. What do the British learn after mastering the skill of marching?
(a) Physical exercise.
(b) Reconnaissance.
(c) Use of weapons.
(d) Hand-to-hand combat.

4. "Washington's Crossing" details each battle fought from Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Fort Lee, Trenton, and ultimately where?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Appotomax.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Raleigh.

5. What habits does General William Howe adopt after he recognizes the rebels' level of resistance?
(a) Praying, reading his Bible, and baptizing fellow soldiers.
(b) Demonstrating courage, conviction, and traits of a gentleman.
(c) Fighting harder, resisting longer, and refusing to yield.
(d) Carousing and gambling, indicating he cares little going forward.

Short Answer Questions

1. General Washington believes that only 20% of British forces are on Long Island and are ready for battle. In reality, what is this percentage?

2. How extensively do the Americans display their lack of training and discipline?

3. How many Hessian soldiers do the British hire?

4. When the Americans initially flee Long Island, what initially prevents their enemy from catching up?

5. At the time of the American Revolution, which force is equal to the British army?

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