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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Hessian army is comprised of what type of soldiers?
(a) German.
(b) Swiss.
(c) Russian.
(d) Polish.

2. The battle at "The Bridge," about which this chapter is entitled, proves a victory for whom?
(a) The Americans.
(b) The Hessians.
(c) The British and Hessians.
(d) The British.

3. In a way, General William Howe might be acknowledging what subsequent outcome of sthe Battle at Bunker Hill?
(a) Winning the battle means they will win the war.
(b) The British are already defeated.
(c) The British will never concede.
(d) They will not lose with the support of the Hessians.

4. 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) 1776.
(b) 1777.
(c) 1775.
(d) 1778.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Although George Washington has gained the victory the Americans desperately need in "The Surprise" battle, he also recognizes what?

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 do the Americans rate the effectiveness of their artillery in combat with the British?

4. General Washington believes that only 20% of British forces are on Long Island and are ready for battle. In reality, what is this percentage?

5. Rather than a retreat from New York, how does General Washington view the maneuver?

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