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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hard Choices.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The summer illness that plagues those fighting the Americans in the latter half of the 1770s strikes which troops?
(a) Hessian only.
(b) All opposed to the Americans.
(c) Canadian.
(d) British only.

2. At the conclusion of the chapter entitled "The Surprise," the author notes the Hessians are simply tired by the end of the day, and the Americans are far too driven to accept another defeat for what reason?
(a) The Americans are fighting for their freedom.
(b) The Americans are led by George Washington.
(c) The Americans have lost too much already.
(d) The Americans are tired of losing.

3. According to the author, during the American's retreat following their defeat in New York, how do the rebels behave?
(a) In stubborn resistance when they are nearly in equal opposition.
(b) In full resistance to the British and Hessians.
(c) Unlike a beaten army in skirmishes along the road.
(d) Like a beaten army in flight.

4. Rather than a retreat from New York, how does General Washington view the maneuver?
(a) As a "swing to the wing."
(b) As "resorting gear at the rear."
(c) As a "switch in fronts."
(d) As a "slide to the side."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter entitled "The Crisis," the author notes people already use the title "his Excellency" when speaking to George Washington, but identifies what other term as having a very different tone to it?

2. Although the Hessians prepare in every other way possible against an attack, what factor plays a crucial role in the events the author details in the chapter he calls "The Surprise?"

3. Where does the Americans' intelligence methodology work better than it had in New York?

4. The British peg Richard Stockton as a signer of the Declaration of Independence, capture him, and then compel him to do what?

5. In "Hard Choices," the author reveals the consensus is to pursue the enemy for what reason?

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