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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although the Colonists do not win this episode, after what incident does General William Howe come to believe the British will lose the war?
(a) The Battle of Bunker Hill.
(b) The Battle of Long Island.
(c) The Battle of Yorktown.
(d) The Battle of Trenton.

2. When does the American Revolutionary War take place?
(a) 1775-1883.
(b) 1898-1902.
(c) 1846-1848.
(d) 1754-1763.

3. What is Thomas Paine's intention in publishing his second pamphlet?
(a) Evaluate whether or not the American cause has reached an end.
(b) Consider if the losses in life and other costs are worth the price.
(c) Analyze the course the revolution has taken, and where it stands.
(d) Revive army and civilian spirit for the revolutionary cause.

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

5. How frequently does the leader of the Hessian army conduct drills?
(a) Sporadically.
(b) Daily.
(c) Weekly.
(d) Alternating days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following their confrontation in November, 1776, near the New Jersey shoreline on the Hudson River, where does General Cornwallis instruct his troops to follow the Americans?

2. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?

3. "Washington's Crossing" is a story about which war?

4. "Washington's Crossing" details each battle fought from Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Fort Lee, Trenton, and ultimately where?

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

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