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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George Washington holds firmly to his resolve, which the author points out is one of the reasons the general's men regard him how?
(a) Fear him.
(b) Stand by him.
(c) Love him.
(d) Follow him.

2. In what battle do the Americans lose New York to their enemy?
(a) Fort Albany.
(b) Fort Lewis.
(c) Fort Lee.
(d) Fort Washington.

3. The weather deteriorates as George Washington and his troops proceed, and what type of storm blows in?
(a) Hurricane.
(b) Nor'easter.
(c) Typhoon.
(d) Nor'wester.

4. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?
(a) Begin to regroup in their positions.
(b) Overrun the Americans on horseback.
(c) Put up a final stand.
(d) Begin to flee their posts.

5. What is the overall goal of the British in America?
(a) Achieve Colonial order upon a British war victory.
(b) Ensure a victory in the Colonies at any cost.
(c) Restore Colonial peace and order rather than continue a war.
(d) Flee the Colonies at the earliest possibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the weather worsens, the Americans do not make their return crossing over the river in pursuit of the Hessians until when?

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

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

4. In order to put the Americans down and keep them down, General William Howe feels the British will have to be what?

5. In battles at what locations do the Americans learn important lessons about artillery?

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