View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the British convene, at what pace does their training continue?
(a) Moderately.
(b) Sporadically.
(c) Furiously.
(d) Slowly.

2. How frequently does the leader of the Hessian army conduct drills?
(a) Sporadically.
(b) Weekly.
(c) Alternating days.
(d) Daily.

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

4. What are the first British battalions to land?
(a) Grenadiers, then light infantry.
(b) Light infantry, then heavy artillery.
(c) Cavalry, then light infantry.
(d) Light infantry, then grenadiers.

5. After the British depart, Washington marches through what town with his troops and is hailed as a hero?
(a) Boston.
(b) Hartford.
(c) New York.
(d) Richmond.

Short Answer Questions

1. Until the point in "Washington's Crossing" where the Americans cross the river and make a surprise attack, they suffer what types of defeat?

2. At the time of the American Revolution, which force is equal to the British army?

3. In the first chapter, "The Rebels," the author foreshadows upcoming events by initially using what term?

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 222 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample