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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) Moderately.
(b) Furiously.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Sporadically.

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

3. The British military is very organized and feels training makes a significant contribution to what?
(a) Morse Code.
(b) Flag signaling.
(c) Preservation of order.
(d) Scholastic apptitude.

4. Initially, General Washington and his remaining troops flee Long Island to what location?
(a) Staten Island.
(b) Manhattan.
(c) Queens.
(d) The Bronx.

5. What type of concept is the British light infantry?
(a) Practiced only by British marines.
(b) Since early 1500s.
(c) New.
(d) Ancient.

Short Answer Questions

1. The officers of the Hessian army all believe in hierarchy, order, and what else?

2. The Hessian system of discipline differs from that of the British in that the Hessians make greater use of what?

3. In what battle do the Americans lose New York to their enemy?

4. The first chapter, "The Rebels," foreshadows which battles?

5. How many Hessian soldiers do the British hire?

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