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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Retreat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?
(a) Order and religiou faith.
(b) Intelligence and marching skills.
(c) Spiritual faith and discipline.
(d) Order and discipline.

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

3. How are Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe related?
(a) Step-brothers.
(b) Brothers.
(c) First cousins.
(d) Uncle and nephew.

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

5. Why do the British eventually hire the Hessian troops?
(a) A virtual mercenary, the monarch of Hesse, hires on at a bargain rate.
(b) The monarch of Hesse is in deep need of funds.
(c) The British fear fighting will soon break out.
(d) Fighting breaks out in the Colonies.

Short Answer Questions

1. The summer illness that plagues those fighting the Americans in the latter half of the 1770s strikes which troops?

2. "Washington's Crossing" concerns what river?

3. Initially, General Washington and his remaining troops flee Long Island to what location?

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

5. What habits does General William Howe adopt after he recognizes the rebels' level of resistance?

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