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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does General William Howe become part of a strong demonstration intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Long Island.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Boston.

2. Just one week before the Hessian loss in George Washington's surprise attack, many British leaders believe what?
(a) The American rebellion is slowly regressing.
(b) The American rebellion is at a standstill.
(c) The American rebellion is making little advancement.
(d) The American rebellion is nearly broken.

3. What is one important way the Americans display their lack of training and discipline?
(a) Their lack of dedication to the cause in difficult times.
(b) Their unwillingness to give their lives to the effort.
(c) Their maintaining their lodging in disarray and constantly soiled.
(d) Their virtual inability to utilize firearms.

4. As George Washington makes plans for a surprise attack on Trenton, where do Richard and William Howe disperse the British forces?
(a) Throughout eastern New Jersey and New York.
(b) Across western New Jersey.
(c) Far and wide throughout New Jersey.
(d) Across southern New Jersey.

5. "Washington's Crossing" details each battle fought from Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Fort Lee, Trenton, and ultimately where?
(a) Appotomax.
(b) Richmond.
(c) Raleigh.
(d) Princeton.

Short Answer Questions

1. While the location the Americans select is their own ground, it is not what?

2. The weather deteriorates as George Washington and his troops proceed, and what type of storm blows in?

3. "Washington's Crossing" concerns what river?

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

5. What term does Benjamin Rush use to describe the mood of the American troops?

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