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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bridge.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 1 month.
2. How many of the Americans' artillery pieces are lost in George Washington's Delaware River crossing?
(a) Almost half.
(b) Nearly a third.
(c) Virtually all.
(d) None.
3. Who does not allow the Hessians the rest they request?
(a) Lieutenant Andreas von Wiederholdt.
(b) General William Howe.
(c) Friedrich Wilhelm II.
(d) Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall.
4. How do the soldiers of George Washington's army feel he stands in battle against their opponents?
(a) They trust him implicitly, but are unsure if they can hold up to the cold.
(b) They trust him implicitly, and have full confidence in his leadership ability.
(c) They are unsure, but have full confidence in his leadership ability.
(d) They have full confidence in his leadership, but are concerned over the enemy's strength.
5. In "The Surprise," time is still of the essence for the Americans in this historical battle for what reason?
(a) They must complete the battle by nightfall, or the Hessians will regroup.
(b) They have limited ammunition.
(c) They must attack quickly, or they are in grave danger of losing the battle.
(d) They must attack slowly and methodically, or they may lose too many men.
Short Answer Questions
1. The British pacification policy runs into problems arising from a lack of supply, and troops commonly doing what?
2. While he hates war passionately, Paine believes it is the lesser of two evils, the worse being what?
3. Why do the British eventually hire the Hessian troops?
4. The author describes Richard Stockton, as well as members of other notable New Jersey families, as having done what?
5. What do the people view Washington as being?
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