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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How successful is Thomas Paine in achieving his goal with his second pamphlet?
(a) He achieves it.
(b) He is minimally successful.
(c) He is only partially successful.
(d) He has no success.

3. 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.

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

5. The author's mentioning of Congress' taking steps toward a system of separate legislative and executive powers foreshadows what?
(a) The foreshadowing of voting rights regardless of sex or race.
(b) The foundation of checks and balances for the current government.
(c) The foundation of a republican form of American government.
(d) The foundation of a democratic form of American government.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author describes Richard Stockton, as well as members of other notable New Jersey families, as having done what?

2. According to the author, during the American's retreat following their defeat in New York, how do the rebels behave?

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

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

5. What are the first British battalions to land?

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