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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Americans' intelligence methodology work better than it had in New York?
(a) Harlem.
(b) Harpers Ferry.
(c) Hudson River Valley.
(d) Boston.

2. When does Thomas Paine decide to publish another pamphlet similar to Common Sense?
(a) October, 1776.
(b) December, 1776.
(c) November, 1776.
(d) January, 1777.

3. In "Hard Choices," how does the author describe the task of getting the rebel troops together for another battle following their surprise victory over the Hessians?
(a) Relatively easy, as the rebel victory has them highly motivated.
(b) Difficult, as the rebels have not sufficiently recovered or rested.
(c) Only somewhat difficult, as the rebels have pretty much recovered.
(d) Partially taxing, as the rebels are highly scattered.

4. The battle at "The Bridge," about which this chapter is entitled, proves a victory for whom?
(a) The Hessians.
(b) The British.
(c) The British and Hessians.
(d) The Americans.

5. At the conclusion of the chapter entitled "The Surprise," the author notes the Hessians are simply tired by the end of the day, and the Americans are far too driven to accept another defeat for what reason?
(a) The Americans have lost too much already.
(b) The Americans are fighting for their freedom.
(c) The Americans are tired of losing.
(d) The Americans are led by George Washington.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At what location are the Americans just a few miles from where the British settle on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River?

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

4. The American objective following their victory over the Hessians at Trenton, regardless of ease of defense, is to entice the enemy into an assault where?

5. What is a big issue facing the American rebels?

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