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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. General Washington believes that only 20% of British forces are on Long Island and are ready for battle. In reality, what is this percentage?
(a) 90%.
(b) 100%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 75%.

2. Who expands the Hessian army?
(a) Andreas von Wiederholdt II.
(b) Johann Gottlieb II.
(c) Friedrich Wilhelm II.
(d) Wilhelm Karl Friedrich II.

3. If a Hessian soldier misbehaves, who else suffers the same consequences?
(a) Fellow troops in his regiment.
(b) Fellow troops in his squad.
(c) Fellow members in his family.
(d) Fellow citizens of his home village or town.

4. The first chapter, "The Rebels," foreshadows which battles?
(a) Every battle.
(b) No battles.
(c) The biggest.
(d) Merely sea battles.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the people view Washington as being?

3. In a way, General William Howe might be acknowledging what subsequent outcome of sthe Battle at Bunker Hill?

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

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

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