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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the first British battalions to land?
(a) Grenadiers, then light infantry.
(b) Light infantry, then heavy artillery.
(c) Cavalry, then light infantry.
(d) Light infantry, then grenadiers.

2. When do the American troops prepare to cross the Delaware River and invade Trenton?
(a) New Year's Eve.
(b) St. Nicholas Day.
(c) Christmas Eve.
(d) Christmas Day.

3. How are Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe related?
(a) Uncle and nephew.
(b) First cousins.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Step-brothers.

4. In order to put the Americans down and keep them down, General William Howe feels the British will have to be what?
(a) Very aggressive.
(b) Very resistant.
(c) Very positive.
(d) Very regressive.

5. How often during the operation to which the title of the book refers (i.e., Washington's Crossing,) does George Washington believe his forces are unable to win?
(a) The entire time.
(b) Frequently.
(c) Several times.
(d) Never.

Short Answer Questions

1. The British military is very organized and feels training makes a significant contribution to what?

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

3. After crossing the Delaware River and arriving late, George Washington is beside himself when he realizes his forces will have to attack Trenton under what condition?

4. An illness tears through the troops that fight against the Americans during the summer of what year in the latter half of the 1770s?

5. The Hessian army is comprised of what type of soldiers?

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