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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. In the first chapter, "The Rebels," the author foreshadows upcoming events by initially using what term?
(a) His Highness.
(b) His Excellency.
(c) The Admiral.
(d) The Boss.

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

3. At the time of the American Revolution, which force is equal to the British army?
(a) Spanish army.
(b) Hessian army.
(c) They have no equal.
(d) French army.

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

5. The first chapter, "The Rebels," foreshadows what events?
(a) The hardest struggles yet to come in the Revolution.
(b) The death of Washington prior to the end of the war.
(c) The struggles in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and the Carolinas.
(d) The death of Benjamin Franklin prior to the end of the war..

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the American Revolutionary War take place?

2. The first chapter, "The Rebels," foreshadows which battles?

3. Why do the British eventually hire the Hessian troops?

4. How frequently does the leader of the Hessian army conduct drills?

5. What is the result of the strong demonstration in which General William Howe participates that is intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?

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