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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The British military is very organized and feels training makes a significant contribution to what?
(a) Scholastic apptitude.
(b) Flag signaling.
(c) Preservation of order.
(d) Morse Code.

2. In "Hard Choices," how does the author describe the task of getting the rebel troops together for another battle following their surprise victory over the Hessians?
(a) Relatively easy, as the rebel victory has them highly motivated.
(b) Difficult, as the rebels have not sufficiently recovered or rested.
(c) Only somewhat difficult, as the rebels have pretty much recovered.
(d) Partially taxing, as the rebels are highly scattered.

3. What is the title of Thomas Paine's second pamphlet?
(a) The Colonial Crisis.
(b) The American Crisis.
(c) The Colonial Revolution.
(d) The American Revolution.

4. After General Washington leaves New York, where do the British follow the Americans over the Hudson River ?
(a) Palisades.
(b) Passaic.
(c) Plymouth Rock.
(d) Palomar.

5. In "Hard Choices," the author reveals the consensus is to pursue the enemy for what reason?
(a) One victory is not enough.
(b) It is best to pursue before they regroup.
(c) It is important to keep them retreating.
(d) The enemy has no resupplies at this time.

Short Answer Questions

1. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?

2. As the Americans assemble and pursue their march toward Trenton, what course does the stormy weather take?

3. From where do most of the high-ranking Hessian officers come?

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

5. While the location the Americans select is their own ground, it is not what?

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