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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two Councils.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the news of "The Surprise" victory over the Hessians spreads through America, many people receive it how?
(a) Suspiciously, as more exageration than reality.
(b) As more hype than significance.
(c) Uncertain of whether it is a turning point.
(d) As a vindication of the American Cause.

2. Intelligence has what to do with the Americans' success in "The Surprise" battle and the Hessian's failure?
(a) Significant only in the Americans' success.
(b) A great deal.
(c) Significant only in the Hessian's failure.
(d) A minimal influence.

3. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?
(a) Spiritual faith and discipline.
(b) Order and discipline.
(c) Intelligence and marching skills.
(d) Order and religiou faith.

4. Between the troops, weapons, and supplies they need to get across the Delaware River prior to the attack, how far behind does traveling in the storm put the Americans?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

5. How many Hessian soldiers do the British hire?
(a) Hundreds of thousands.
(b) Several thousand.
(c) Tens of thousands.
(d) Several hundred.

Short Answer Questions

1. After their victory in New York, the British make plans to settle down for the winter. However, what distance factor works against them in a big way?

2. The British pacification policy runs into problems arising from a lack of supply, and troops commonly doing what?

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

4. The Americans' surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to also lose control of what?

5. In "Hard Choices," what is one of Washington's concerns?

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