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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Hessian officers are angry about their defeat in the surprise victory by the rebels, and they want what?
(a) They want an initial asault by the British with a Hessian mop up later.
(b) They want to retaliate, but have no means.
(c) They are out for revenge on the Americans.
(d) They merely want to return to Europe.

2. Why do the British opt not to hire the Hessian army to serve in the Colonies long before the American Revolution?
(a) They do not speak their language.
(b) They are not trustworthy.
(c) They are too costly.
(d) They are not sufficiently skilled.

3. How do the Americans rate the effectiveness of their artillery in combat with the British?
(a) Primarily used for loudness and smoke cover.
(b) Highly effective.
(c) Moderately effective.
(d) Limited in effectiveness.

4. Following their victory in the surprise attack against the Hessians, the Americans share a spirit that the author describes as what?
(a) Reflecting concern as to how they will continue.
(b) Demonstrating uncertainty as to whether they can survive against the British.
(c) Different from the last fight.
(d) Identical to the last fight.

5. Who expands the Hessian army?
(a) Johann Gottlieb II.
(b) Friedrich Wilhelm II.
(c) Wilhelm Karl Friedrich II.
(d) Andreas von Wiederholdt II.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?

2. Where does the Americans' intelligence methodology work better than it had in New York?

3. In addition to tired troops and inclement weather, the author notes in "Hard Choices" that George Washington also has to face what problem?

4. If a Hessian soldier misbehaves, who else suffers the same consequences?

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

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