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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. British commanders are highly skilled professionals who bond with one another as old boys, but are sensitive to what?
(a) Education and rank.
(b) Wealth and competence.
(c) Rank and privilege.
(d) Wealth and title.

2. The original plans are to cross the Delaware River under what circumstances?
(a) Under cover of darkness and attack a little after dawn.
(b) Under cover of darkness and attack a little before dawn.
(c) Under cover of darkness and attack at dawn.
(d) At dawn and attack with adequate daylight.

3. Believing the American rebellion is over, citizens of which city flee fearing the opposing forces are nearing?
(a) Lancaster.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Hoboken.
(d) Newark.

4. 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 merely want to return to Europe.
(c) They want an initial asault by the British with a Hessian mop up later.
(d) They are out for revenge on the Americans.

5. If a Hessian soldier misbehaves, who else suffers the same consequences?
(a) Fellow members in his family.
(b) Fellow citizens of his home village or town.
(c) Fellow troops in his regiment.
(d) Fellow troops in his squad.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month of 1776 do the Americans lose the Battle of Long Island?

2. While the location the Americans select is their own ground, it is not what?

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

4. Who expands the Hessian army?

5. 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?

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