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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?
(a) They are in understandably poor spirits.
(b) They have pretty much given up.
(c) They are despondent.
(d) They are in remarkably good spirits.

2. What do the Hessians do prior to the attack in "The Surprise?"
(a) Let their guard down.
(b) Cut off patrols completely after a week of false alarms.
(c) Maintain their vigilance despite alarms.
(d) Increase the number of security guards.

3. What does Congress grant George Washington in order to build his new army?
(a) Reasonable power with limited restrictions.
(b) Full power within stipulated financial limitations.
(c) Highly limited power within strict guidelines.
(d) Full power using any means he sees fit.

4. The author describes Richard Stockton, as well as members of other notable New Jersey families, as having done what?
(a) Remaining independent of either side.
(b) Being staunch revolutionaries.
(c) Being unswayed loyalists.
(d) Playing both sides in the Revolution.

5. While he hates war passionately, Paine believes it is the lesser of two evils, the worse being what?
(a) Having to live under Hessian tyranny.
(b) Having to live under French tyranny.
(c) Having to live under socialism.
(d) Having to live under British tyranny.

Short Answer Questions

1. The opposing forces' problems are not directly due to the Americans, but from the failing strength of the British and Hessian forces reulting from what?

2. In 1776, the British start to get cocky in their attitude toward the rebellion and do not think that it will survive beyond what point?

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

4. What happens in December, 1776, that changes the course of the war?

5. After their victory in New York, the British make plans to settle down for the winter. However, what distance factor works against them in a big way?

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