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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" is a story about which war?
(a) Spanish-American.
(b) Mexican.
(c) French and Indian.
(d) American Revolutionary.

2. Military training is important to the British as they feel it enforces what?
(a) Troop obedience.
(b) Adoption of skills.
(c) Use of equipment.
(d) Understanding of bugle calls.

3. What type of concept is the British light infantry?
(a) New.
(b) Practiced only by British marines.
(c) Since early 1500s.
(d) Ancient.

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

5. 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) Many crushing.
(b) Only one light.
(c) Few serious.
(d) Some moderate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the British opt not to hire the Hessian army to serve in the Colonies long before the American Revolution?

2. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?

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

4. If a Hessian soldier misbehaves, who else suffers the same consequences?

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

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