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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?
(a) Spiritual faith and discipline.
(b) Intelligence and marching skills.
(c) Order and discipline.
(d) Order and religiou faith.

2. In "Hard Choices," what is one of Washington's concerns?
(a) That the Americans would never be able to surprise the enemy again.
(b) That the Americans would have to fight again on a frozen field.
(c) If the Americans would incur a second significant victory.
(d) If the Americans could maintain continuous support.

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

4. The title of this chapter, "The Bridge," refers to one crossing over which waterway?
(a) Assunpink Creek.
(b) Matawan Creek.
(c) Pebble Creek.
(d) Delaware Creek.

5. What do the British learn after mastering the skill of marching?
(a) Use of weapons.
(b) Physical exercise.
(c) Reconnaissance.
(d) Hand-to-hand combat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the British militia instruct beyond a general attitude?

2. How often during the operation to which the title of the book refers (i.e., Washington's Crossing,) does George Washington believe his forces are unable to win?

3. American artillery stands a chance of doing what to a formation of highly trained British and German Regulars?

4. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?

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

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