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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Plan of the Campaign.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What habits does General William Howe adopt after he recognizes the rebels' level of resistance?
(a) Fighting harder, resisting longer, and refusing to yield.
(b) Demonstrating courage, conviction, and traits of a gentleman.
(c) Carousing and gambling, indicating he cares little going forward.
(d) Praying, reading his Bible, and baptizing fellow soldiers.

2. Washington is not everyone's first choice as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Why is he selected?
(a) Northern delegates insist on a Pennsylvanian.
(b) Southern delegates insist on a Virginian.
(c) Southern delegates insist on a Georgian.
(d) Southern delegates insist on a North Carolinian.

3. What factor plays a significant role in British military training?
(a) Purchasing rank levels.
(b) Allowance of wine at meals.
(c) A significant number with criminal pasts.
(d) Discipline.

4. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Bunker Hill.
(c) Yorktown.
(d) Long Island.

5. The Hessian army is comprised of what type of soldiers?
(a) Russian.
(b) German.
(c) Swiss.
(d) Polish.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does the British militia instruct beyond a general attitude?

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