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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Good Ground," the author notes the Americans learn the British leaders are planning to strike at either Trenton or what location?
(a) Crosswicks.
(b) Cranford.
(c) Cranbury.
(d) Cresskill.

2. Why do the British eventually hire the Hessian troops?
(a) The monarch of Hesse is in deep need of funds.
(b) The British fear fighting will soon break out.
(c) Fighting breaks out in the Colonies.
(d) A virtual mercenary, the monarch of Hesse, hires on at a bargain rate.

3. In addition to tired troops and inclement weather, the author notes in "Hard Choices" that George Washington also has to face what problem?
(a) A shortage of ammunition.
(b) A shortage of food supplies.
(c) No supply shortages.
(d) A shortage of both ammunition and food supplies.

4. In "Hard Choices," the enemy is moving to the east side of what state?
(a) Delaware.
(b) New York.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) New Jersey.

5. In the chapter entitled "Hard Choices," George Washington realizes he is in a delicate spot because if he makes any mistakes, or if fortune turns against him, he risks what?
(a) Setting the rebel cause back.
(b) Ruining the American cause.
(c) Losing his plantation, Mount Vernon.
(d) Losing militarily, but not terms of government rule.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the overall goal of the British in America?

2. According to the author, during the American's retreat following their defeat in New York, how do the rebels behave?

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

4. Rather than a retreat from New York, how does General Washington view the maneuver?

5. As the weather worsens, the Americans do not make their return crossing over the river in pursuit of the Hessians until when?

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