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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bridge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. An illness tears through the troops that fight against the Americans during the summer of what year in the latter half of the 1770s?
(a) 1777.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1775.
(d) 1778.

2. When "The Surprise" battle is over, the Americans have won a decisive victory and the Hessians do what?
(a) Flee the country.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Die to the last soldier.
(d) Join with the Americans.

3. How do Cornwallis' troops come to feel in comparison with their commanders?
(a) They have a new respect for Americans, and are losing faith in their own leaders.
(b) They have no new respect for rebels, but have diminishing faith in their own leaders.
(c) They have a new respect for rebels, but retain faith in their own leaders.
(d) They view the American victory as a fluke, and are keeping faith in their own leaders.

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

5. What do the Hessians do prior to the attack in "The Surprise?"
(a) Increase the number of security guards.
(b) Cut off patrols completely after a week of false alarms.
(c) Maintain their vigilance despite alarms.
(d) Let their guard down.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first chapter, "The Rebels," the author foreshadows upcoming events by initially using what term?

2. What is the result of the strong demonstration in which General William Howe participates that is intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?

3. What do the British learn after mastering the skill of marching?

4. In what month of 1776 do the Americans lose the Battle of Long Island?

5. How many of George Washington's troops are lost to the Delaware River during the Americans' crossing?

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