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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How successful is Thomas Paine in achieving his goal with his second pamphlet?
(a) He is only partially successful.
(b) He is minimally successful.
(c) He achieves it.
(d) He has no success.

2. When the Americans initially flee Long Island, what initially prevents their enemy from catching up?
(a) Lack of boats with shallow water access.
(b) Low food supplies.
(c) Low munitions supplies.
(d) Bad weather.

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

4. After the British depart, Washington marches through what town with his troops and is hailed as a hero?
(a) Hartford.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York.
(d) Richmond.

5. From a military perspective, what is George Washington concerned about in the attack at Trenton?
(a) A large loss of supplies and weapons in the crossing.
(b) His troops are soaking wet, cold, and slow.
(c) His troops are in poor spirits.
(d) The element of surprise has been lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. Intelligence has what to do with the Americans' success in "The Surprise" battle and the Hessian's failure?

2. Where in New York Harbor do the British and Hessian armies arrive?

3. Washington is not everyone's first choice as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Why is he selected?

4. The first chapter, "The Rebels," foreshadows what events?

5. The rebels return over the river in pursuit of the Hessians, but how large is this campaign?

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