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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 holds firmly to his resolve, which the author points out is one of the reasons the general's men regard him how?
(a) Fear him.
(b) Stand by him.
(c) Follow him.
(d) Love him.

2. What factor plays a significant role in British military training?
(a) Purchasing rank levels.
(b) Allowance of wine at meals.
(c) Discipline.
(d) A significant number with criminal pasts.

3. What happens in December, 1776, that changes the course of the war?
(a) The British run out of munitions.
(b) The Hessians quit.
(c) Weather changes for the better.
(d) Weather changes for the worse.

4. In what battle do the Americans lose New York to their enemy?
(a) Fort Albany.
(b) Fort Lee.
(c) Fort Lewis.
(d) Fort Washington.

5. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?
(a) 7 a.m.
(b) 9 a.m.
(c) Noon.
(d) 11 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what single most urgent task does Thoma Paine attempt to concentrate the mind of the nation?

2. At what location are the Americans just a few miles from where the British settle on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River?

3. The opposing forces' problems are not directly due to the Americans, but from the failing strength of the British and Hessian forces reulting from what?

4. While he hates war passionately, Paine believes it is the lesser of two evils, the worse being what?

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

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