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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time of the American Revolution, which force is equal to the British army?
(a) Hessian army.
(b) Spanish army.
(c) French army.
(d) They have no equal.

2. The Hessian army is comprised of what type of soldiers?
(a) Russian.
(b) Swiss.
(c) German.
(d) Polish.

3. When "The Surprise" battle is over, the Americans have won a decisive victory and the Hessians do what?
(a) Die to the last soldier.
(b) Join with the Americans.
(c) Flee the country.
(d) Surrender.

4. In the chapter entitled "Good Ground," the author states Americans expect an attack in great strength by combined British and Hessian troops, so they decide it would be best to have it where?
(a) Tennent.
(b) Taylortown.
(c) Trenton.
(d) Teterboro.

5. Charles Cornwallis' soldiers outnumber George Washington's rebels by what ratio?
(a) 2:1.
(b) 3:1.
(c) 5:1.
(d) 4:1.

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington is not everyone's first choice as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Why is he selected?

2. The title of this chapter, "The Bridge," refers to one crossing over which waterway?

3. "Washington's Crossing" is a story about which war?

4. What is the title of Thomas Paine's second pamphlet?

5. After George Washington's troops cross the Delaware River and head on to engage in a surprise attack on Trenton, the Americans continue in what status?

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