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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How certain is General William Howe about how successful the British army will be in opposition to the American rebels?
(a) He is relatively sure of the success.
(b) He is convinced 99% of the success.
(c) He is unsure of the success.
(d) He is certain of the success.

2. In "Hard Choices," the author indicates that it is important to note George Washington's style of leadership when his war council convenes, that he presents a promising proposal as what?
(a) His own idea in case it goes wrong.
(b) Someone else's idea because he always ensures credit is given where it is rightfully due.
(c) His own idea, regardless of its origination, for his own advancement.
(d) Someone else's idea rather than his own.

3. At the time of the American Revolution, which force is equal to the British army?
(a) Spanish army.
(b) French army.
(c) They have no equal.
(d) Hessian army.

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

5. Initially, General Washington and his remaining troops flee Long Island to what location?
(a) The Bronx.
(b) Staten Island.
(c) Queens.
(d) Manhattan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The American troops are given how many days' advance notice to get supplies and weaponry together to create the element of surprise in their attack on Trenton?

3. How many of the Americans' artillery pieces are lost in George Washington's Delaware River crossing?

4. Just one week before the Hessian loss in George Washington's surprise attack, many British leaders believe what?

5. How does General Washington respond to families, such as the Van Hornes, who pledge allegiance to the king?

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