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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where do most of the high-ranking Hessian officers come?
(a) The aristocracy.
(b) Sandhurst Royal Military Academy.
(c) The middle-class.
(d) Hesse, a province in western Russia.

2. What habits does General William Howe adopt after he recognizes the rebels' level of resistance?
(a) Carousing and gambling, indicating he cares little going forward.
(b) Demonstrating courage, conviction, and traits of a gentleman.
(c) Fighting harder, resisting longer, and refusing to yield.
(d) Praying, reading his Bible, and baptizing fellow soldiers.

3. 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) 75%.
(b) 100%.
(c) 90%.
(d) 50%.

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

5. When does Thomas Paine decide to publish another pamphlet similar to Common Sense?
(a) January, 1777.
(b) October, 1776.
(c) December, 1776.
(d) November, 1776.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author's mentioning of Congress' taking steps toward a system of separate legislative and executive powers foreshadows what?

2. What does Congress grant George Washington in order to build his new army?

3. In the first chapter, "The Rebels," the author foreshadows upcoming events by initially using what term?

4. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?

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

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