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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) Intelligence and marching skills.
(b) Spiritual faith and discipline.
(c) Order and religiou faith.
(d) Order and discipline.

2. Believing the American rebellion is over, citizens of which city flee fearing the opposing forces are nearing?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Newark.
(c) Hoboken.
(d) Lancaster.

3. Why do the British opt not to hire the Hessian army to serve in the Colonies long before the American Revolution?
(a) They are not sufficiently skilled.
(b) They are not trustworthy.
(c) They do not speak their language.
(d) They are too costly.

4. What do the British intend to do following their confrontation with the Americans on the New Jersey shoreline of the Hudson River?
(a) Defeat the Americans in battle with minimal casualties on either side.
(b) Force an American retreat without engaging them in battle.
(c) Compel the Americans into surrendering.
(d) Engage the Americans in battle and defeat them.

5. "Washington's Crossing" concerns what river?
(a) Potomac.
(b) Hudson.
(c) Delaware.
(d) Connecticut.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the American Revolutionary War take place?

2. At what rate does the Hessian army expand?

3. How are Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe related?

4. In 1776, the British start to get cocky in their attitude toward the rebellion and do not think that it will survive beyond what point?

5. Who is the best choice for Commander-in-Chief given his experience of command yet is young enough to take the field?

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