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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the British eventually hire the Hessian troops?
(a) A virtual mercenary, the monarch of Hesse, hires on at a bargain rate.
(b) The monarch of Hesse is in deep need of funds.
(c) The British fear fighting will soon break out.
(d) Fighting breaks out in the Colonies.

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?"
(a) The time of the attack.
(b) The speed of the attack.
(c) The size of the American army.
(d) The weather.

3. What does the British militia instruct beyond a general attitude?
(a) How to swim.
(b) How to hunt and cook.
(c) Use of the telegraph.
(d) Specific skills.

4. The Hessian troops are exhausted and want to move where to fully rest themselves?
(a) Better quarters.
(b) Germany.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York.

5. After George Washington's troops cross the Delaware River and head on to engage in a surprise attack on Trenton, the Americans continue in what status?
(a) Soaked, not chilled.
(b) Soaked, chilled to the bone.
(c) Dry, chilled to the bone.
(d) Damp, chilled to the bone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Until the point in "Washington's Crossing" where the Americans cross the river and make a surprise attack, they suffer what types of defeat?

2. On what single most urgent task does Thoma Paine attempt to concentrate the mind of the nation?

3. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?

4. As the British convene, at what pace does their training continue?

5. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?

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