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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hessians.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Washington's Crossing" concerns what river?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Delaware.
(c) Hudson.
(d) Potomac.

2. Until the point in "Washington's Crossing" where the Americans cross the river and make a surprise attack, they suffer what types of defeat?
(a) Some moderate.
(b) Many crushing.
(c) Few serious.
(d) Only one light.

3. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?
(a) Marital status.
(b) Expertise with knives and sabers.
(c) Hand-to-hand fighting skills.
(d) Marksmanship.

4. From where do most of the high-ranking Hessian officers come?
(a) Hesse, a province in western Russia.
(b) Sandhurst Royal Military Academy.
(c) The middle-class.
(d) The aristocracy.

5. "Washington's Crossing" details each battle fought from Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Fort Lee, Trenton, and ultimately where?
(a) Richmond.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Appotomax.
(d) Raleigh.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Hessian army is comprised of what type of soldiers?

2. What are the first British battalions to land?

3. What do the British learn after mastering the skill of marching?

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

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

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