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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 trustworthy.
(b) They are too costly.
(c) They do not speak their language.
(d) They are not sufficiently skilled.

2. Who does not allow the Hessians the rest they request?
(a) Friedrich Wilhelm II.
(b) Lieutenant Andreas von Wiederholdt.
(c) General William Howe.
(d) Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall.

3. The British military is very organized and feels training makes a significant contribution to what?
(a) Scholastic apptitude.
(b) Flag signaling.
(c) Morse Code.
(d) Preservation of order.

4. The British pacification policy runs into problems arising from a lack of supply, and troops commonly doing what?
(a) Purchasing from farmers.
(b) Foraging as needed.
(c) Purchasing from merchants.
(d) Exchanging British money.

5. 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) 50%.
(b) 90%.
(c) 100%.
(d) 75%.

Short Answer Questions

1. How successful is Thomas Paine in achieving his goal with his second pamphlet?

2. The first chapter, "The Rebels," foreshadows what events?

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

4. After General Washington leaves New York, where do the British follow the Americans over the Hudson River ?

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

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