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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although George Washington has gained the victory the Americans desperately need in "The Surprise" battle, he also recognizes what?
(a) He has awoken a formidable enemy.
(b) He has used a significant amount of munitions.
(c) Luck is the only reason he won.
(d) He has lost a considerable number of troops.

2. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?
(a) They are in understandably poor spirits.
(b) They are in remarkably good spirits.
(c) They are despondent.
(d) They have pretty much given up.

3. The Americans' surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to also lose control of what?
(a) The New Jersey countryside.
(b) The Pennsylvania countryside.
(c) The Delaware countryside.
(d) The New York countryside.

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

5. Where does the Americans' intelligence methodology work better than it had in New York?
(a) Hudson River Valley.
(b) Harpers Ferry.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what rate does the Hessian army expand?

2. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?

3. What item of intelligence that the Hessians receive proves false in the battle Mr. Fischer details in "The Surprise?"

4. In "Hard Choices," how does the author describe the task of getting the rebel troops together for another battle following their surprise victory over the Hessians?

5. In what battle do the Americans lose New York to their enemy?

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