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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in New York Harbor do the British and Hessian armies arrive?
(a) Staten Island.
(b) Long Island.
(c) Manhatten.
(d) Brooklyn.

2. The Hessian army is comprised of what type of soldiers?
(a) Polish.
(b) Russian.
(c) Swiss.
(d) German.

3. Where does the Americans' intelligence methodology work better than it had in New York?
(a) Boston.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Hudson River Valley.
(d) Harpers Ferry.

4. In a way, General William Howe might be acknowledging what subsequent outcome of sthe Battle at Bunker Hill?
(a) They will not lose with the support of the Hessians.
(b) Winning the battle means they will win the war.
(c) The British are already defeated.
(d) The British will never concede.

5. The officers of the Hessian army all believe in hierarchy, order, and what else?
(a) Discipline.
(b) The Protestant ethic.
(c) Low, leather boots without tassels.
(d) Roman Catholicism.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Hard Choices," the author indicates that it is important to note George Washington's style of leadership when his war council convenes, that he presents a promising proposal as what?

2. In "Hard Choices," the author notes one of the biggest problems facing George Washington's army is recruiting new troops as many soldiers are reaching the end of their term and planning to do what?

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

4. The opposing forces' problems are not directly due to the Americans, but from the failing strength of the British and Hessian forces reulting from what?

5. While officers of the Hessian army all have specific beliefs, by what are these men defined?

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