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

2. At what rate does the Hessian army expand?
(a) Somewhat quickly.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Very rapidly.
(d) Steadily.

3. When does the American Revolutionary War take place?
(a) 1775-1883.
(b) 1754-1763.
(c) 1898-1902.
(d) 1846-1848.

4. Where in New York Harbor do the British and Hessian armies arrive?
(a) Brooklyn.
(b) Manhatten.
(c) Staten Island.
(d) Long Island.

5. If a Hessian soldier misbehaves, who else suffers the same consequences?
(a) Fellow citizens of his home village or town.
(b) Fellow troops in his squad.
(c) Fellow troops in his regiment.
(d) Fellow members in his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of concept is the British light infantry?

2. What do the people view Washington as being?

3. How does British military training compare with that of the American Revolutionaries?

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

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

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