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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 reconnaissance forces.
(c) Supporting arms for their own infantry.
(d) Supporting arms for search and destroy teams.

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

3. What do the British intend to do following their confrontation with the Americans on the New Jersey shoreline of the Hudson River?
(a) Compel the Americans into surrendering.
(b) Defeat the Americans in battle with minimal casualties on either side.
(c) Force an American retreat without engaging them in battle.
(d) Engage the Americans in battle and defeat them.

4. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?
(a) 7 a.m.
(b) 9 a.m.
(c) 11 a.m.
(d) Noon.

5. At the conclusion of the chapter entitled "The Surprise," the author notes the Hessians are simply tired by the end of the day, and the Americans are far too driven to accept another defeat for what reason?
(a) The Americans are led by George Washington.
(b) The Americans are tired of losing.
(c) The Americans are fighting for their freedom.
(d) The Americans have lost too much already.

Short Answer Questions

1. After General Washington leaves New York, where do the British follow the Americans over the Hudson River ?

2. As George Washington makes plans for a surprise attack on Trenton, where do Richard and William Howe disperse the British forces?

3. The rebels return over the river in pursuit of the Hessians, but how large is this campaign?

4. Believing the American rebellion is over, citizens of which city flee fearing the opposing forces are nearing?

5. In "Hard Choices," the author reveals the consensus is to pursue the enemy for what reason?

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