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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to a tendency to lose officers after long engagements in America, the British and Hessians suffer troop losses due to what?
(a) Massive desertion, illness, and lack of food.
(b) Exhaustion, frequently getting lost, and inferior equipment.
(c) Lack of food, comfort, and no contact with home.
(d) Illness, exhaustion, and lack of replacements.

2. Through where do the British and Hessian troops continue to chase the rebels in pursuit of their goal?
(a) Southern New Jersey.
(b) Southern New York.
(c) Eastern Pennsylvania.
(d) Western Connecticut.

3. On what single most urgent task does Thoma Paine attempt to concentrate the mind of the nation?
(a) Quickly rebuilding its army.
(b) Achieve national unity, with determination.
(c) Obtain a true democratic government, nationally.
(d) Attain a guerrilla combat victory, soon.

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

5. In a way, General William Howe might be acknowledging what subsequent outcome of sthe Battle at Bunker Hill?
(a) The British will never concede.
(b) The British are already defeated.
(c) Winning the battle means they will win the war.
(d) They will not lose with the support of the Hessians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does General William Howe become part of a strong demonstration intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?

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

3. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?

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?

5. The Hessian troops are exhausted and want to move where to fully rest themselves?

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