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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Yorktown.
(c) Bunker Hill.
(d) Long Island.

2. When does the American Revolutionary War take place?
(a) 1775-1883.
(b) 1846-1848.
(c) 1754-1763.
(d) 1898-1902.

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

4. How does British military training compare with that of the American Revolutionaries?
(a) Virtually the same.
(b) Identical.
(c) Significantly different.
(d) Fairly similar.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Cornwallis is in denial over the growing rebel troop strength, and, acting on his experience, what does he feel is the best course to take?

2. What item of intelligence that the Hessians receive proves false in the battle Mr. Fischer details in "The Surprise?"

3. Who expands the Hessian army?

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

5. How does the American military system prove its superiority?

(see the answer key)

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