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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what battle do the Americans lose New York to their enemy?
(a) Fort Lee.
(b) Fort Albany.
(c) Fort Lewis.
(d) Fort Washington.

2. General William Howe feels he knows something else. What is it?
(a) The rebels will be willing to negotiate with the King's troops.
(b) The rebels will never see eye to eye with the King's troops.
(c) Under sufficient pressure, the rebels will concede to the King's troops.
(d) The rebels will join the King's troops in opposition to the Hessians.

3. 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 Georgian.
(b) Southern delegates insist on a Virginian.
(c) Northern delegates insist on a Pennsylvanian.
(d) Southern delegates insist on a North Carolinian.

4. 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?
(a) The Boston Tea Party.
(b) The Battle of Yorktown.
(c) The Ride of Paul Revere.
(d) The Battle of Bunker Hill.

5. According to the author, during the American's retreat following their defeat in New York, how do the rebels behave?
(a) Unlike a beaten army in skirmishes along the road.
(b) Like a beaten army in flight.
(c) In stubborn resistance when they are nearly in equal opposition.
(d) In full resistance to the British and Hessians.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Americans move to what state following their defeat in New York?

2. While officers of the Hessian army all have specific beliefs, by what are these men defined?

3. What is the overall goal of the British in America?

4. Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe are stationed in the Colonies by whose orders?

5. Believing the American rebellion is over, citizens of which city flee fearing the opposing forces are nearing?

(see the answer key)

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