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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) Sporadically.
(b) Furiously.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Moderately.

2. While officers of the Hessian army all have specific beliefs, by what are these men defined?
(a) Aristocracy and wealth.
(b) Courage and wealth.
(c) Courage and honor.
(d) Honor and aristocracy.

3. What do the British learn after mastering the skill of marching?
(a) Use of weapons.
(b) Reconnaissance.
(c) Hand-to-hand combat.
(d) Physical exercise.

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

5. Who is the best choice for Commander-in-Chief given his experience of command yet is young enough to take the field?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) Thomas Paine.

Short Answer Questions

1. The British military is very organized and feels training makes a significant contribution to what?

2. "Washington's Crossing" details each battle fought from Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Fort Lee, Trenton, and ultimately where?

3. Military training is important to the British as they feel it enforces what?

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

5. What do the people view Washington as being?

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