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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. In the first chapter, "The Rebels," the author foreshadows upcoming events by initially using what term?
(a) The Boss.
(b) The Admiral.
(c) His Highness.
(d) His Excellency.

2. When does the American Revolutionary War take place?
(a) 1775-1883.
(b) 1846-1848.
(c) 1898-1902.
(d) 1754-1763.

3. In order to put the Americans down and keep them down, General William Howe feels the British will have to be what?
(a) Very positive.
(b) Very regressive.
(c) Very resistant.
(d) Very aggressive.

4. An illness tears through the troops that fight against the Americans during the summer of what year in the latter half of the 1770s?
(a) 1777.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1775.
(d) 1778.

5. How are Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe related?
(a) First cousins.
(b) Step-brothers.
(c) Uncle and nephew.
(d) Brothers.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does British military training compare with that of the American Revolutionaries?

4. Washington is not everyone's first choice as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Why is he selected?

5. Who is the best choice for Commander-in-Chief given his experience of command yet is young enough to take the field?

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