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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter entitled "The Surprise," the Hessians are caught completely off guard in what will prove to be a pivotal battle in the war when the Americans arrive on scene about what time?
(a) Early morning.
(b) Early afternoon.
(c) Late afternoon.
(d) Late morning.

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?
(a) Several times.
(b) Frequently.
(c) The entire time.
(d) Never.

3. The British pacification policy runs into problems arising from a lack of supply, and troops commonly doing what?
(a) Purchasing from merchants.
(b) Foraging as needed.
(c) Exchanging British money.
(d) Purchasing from farmers.

4. The Americans move to what state following their defeat in New York?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) Delaware.
(d) New Jersey.

5. The Americans intend to use their artillery pieces as shock weapons against the enemy and as what else?
(a) Supporting arms for their own marines.
(b) Supporting arms for their own infantry.
(c) Supporting arms for reconnaissance forces.
(d) Supporting arms for search and destroy teams.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. George Washington has a smaller army but a larger War Council. Washinginton's War Council has more open meetings, proposes problems for advice about how to advance rather than having already made decisions, and includes what else?

4. What term does Benjamin Rush use to describe the mood of the American troops?

5. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?

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