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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Washington's Crossing" concerns what river?
(a) Potomac.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) Hudson.
(d) Delaware.

2. After General Washington leaves New York, where do the British follow the Americans over the Hudson River ?
(a) Palomar.
(b) Palisades.
(c) Passaic.
(d) Plymouth Rock.

3. The original plans are to cross the Delaware River under what circumstances?
(a) At dawn and attack with adequate daylight.
(b) Under cover of darkness and attack at dawn.
(c) Under cover of darkness and attack a little after dawn.
(d) Under cover of darkness and attack a little before dawn.

4. General William Howe feels he knows something else. What is it?
(a) The rebels will join the King's troops in opposition to the Hessians.
(b) The rebels will be willing to negotiate with the King's troops.
(c) The rebels will never see eye to eye with the King's troops.
(d) Under sufficient pressure, the rebels will concede to the King's troops.

5. How does British military training compare with that of the American Revolutionaries?
(a) Virtually the same.
(b) Fairly similar.
(c) Identical.
(d) Significantly different.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Hessian troops are exhausted and want to move where to fully rest themselves?

3. The title of this chapter, "The Bridge," refers to one crossing over which waterway?

4. How does the artillery affect the mobility of the American army during their march toward Trenton?

5. What do the Hessians do prior to the attack in "The Surprise?"

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