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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 officers are angry about their defeat in the surprise victory by the rebels, and they want what?
(a) They want to retaliate, but have no means.
(b) They want an initial asault by the British with a Hessian mop up later.
(c) They are out for revenge on the Americans.
(d) They merely want to return to Europe.

2. Following their victory in the surprise attack against the Hessians, the Americans share a spirit that the author describes as what?
(a) Demonstrating uncertainty as to whether they can survive against the British.
(b) Identical to the last fight.
(c) Reflecting concern as to how they will continue.
(d) Different from the last fight.

3. In order to put the Americans down and keep them down, General William Howe feels the British will have to be what?
(a) Very regressive.
(b) Very positive.
(c) Very aggressive.
(d) Very resistant.

4. How extensively do the Americans display their lack of training and discipline?
(a) In few ways.
(b) In many ways.
(c) In virtually all ways.
(d) In a moderate number of ways.

5. What is the title of Thomas Paine's second pamphlet?
(a) The American Crisis.
(b) The Colonial Crisis.
(c) The Colonial Revolution.
(d) The American Revolution.

Short Answer Questions

1. The title of this chapter, "The Bridge," refers to one crossing over which waterway?

2. What do the people view Washington as being?

3. Until the point in "Washington's Crossing" where the Americans cross the river and make a surprise attack, they suffer what types of defeat?

4. In a way, General William Howe might be acknowledging what subsequent outcome of sthe Battle at Bunker Hill?

5. In addition to tired troops and inclement weather, the author notes in "Hard Choices" that George Washington also has to face what problem?

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