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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Washington's Crossing" is a story about which war?
(a) Mexican.
(b) Spanish-American.
(c) American Revolutionary.
(d) French and Indian.

2. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?
(a) Hand-to-hand fighting skills.
(b) Marital status.
(c) Expertise with knives and sabers.
(d) Marksmanship.

3. In battles at what locations do the Americans learn important lessons about artillery?
(a) Baltimore and New York.
(b) Boston and Baltimore.
(c) Boston and New York.
(d) Concord and Boston.

4. The victory of the Americans in their surprise attack on the Hessians that Mr. Fischer relates in "The Surprise" does what to the British view?
(a) Completely alters it.
(b) Slightly alters it.
(c) Confirms it.
(d) Does not alter it,

5. However tough their situation, following their victory over the Hessians, the American troops are determined to have the enemy what?
(a) No longer dominating them.
(b) Gone from their country.
(c) Pushed to the coast.
(d) Admit defeat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of George Washington's troops are lost to the Delaware River during the Americans' crossing?

2. Just one week before the Hessian loss in George Washington's surprise attack, many British leaders believe what?

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

4. What does Congress grant George Washington in order to build his new army?

5. How many Hessian soldiers do the British hire?

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