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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?
(a) Long Island.
(b) Bunker Hill.
(c) Yorktown.
(d) Trenton.

2. As the Americans assemble and pursue their march toward Trenton, what course does the stormy weather take?
(a) It gets worse.
(b) It eases up, but continues.
(c) It remains steady.
(d) It clears as Americans arrive on scene.

3. While officers of the Hessian army all have specific beliefs, by what are these men defined?
(a) Courage and wealth.
(b) Courage and honor.
(c) Honor and aristocracy.
(d) Aristocracy and wealth.

4. 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) Damp, chilled to the bone.
(b) Soaked, chilled to the bone.
(c) Dry, chilled to the bone.
(d) Soaked, not chilled.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How successful is Thomas Paine in achieving his goal with his second pamphlet?

3. What do the British intend to do following their confrontation with the Americans on the New Jersey shoreline of the Hudson River?

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

5. What is the overall goal of the British in America?

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