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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Washington's Crossing" is a story about which war?
(a) French and Indian.
(b) American Revolutionary.
(c) Spanish-American.
(d) Mexican.

2. Following their confrontation in November, 1776, near the New Jersey shoreline on the Hudson River, where does General Cornwallis instruct his troops to follow the Americans?
(a) North to Boston.
(b) Clear across the state.
(c) Back to Philadelphia.
(d) Down to Baltimore.

3. After the battle of Princeton, the Americans continue to engage their enemy in what type of attacks?
(a) Larger.
(b) Same size.
(c) Equivalent approach.
(d) Smaller.

4. What are the first British battalions to land?
(a) Light infantry, then heavy artillery.
(b) Grenadiers, then light infantry.
(c) Light infantry, then grenadiers.
(d) Cavalry, then light infantry.

5. Charles Cornwallis' soldiers outnumber George Washington's rebels by what ratio?
(a) 4:1.
(b) 3:1.
(c) 5:1.
(d) 2:1.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author describes Richard Stockton, as well as members of other notable New Jersey families, as having done what?

2. How extensively do the Americans display their lack of training and discipline?

3. British commanders are highly skilled professionals who bond with one another as old boys, but are sensitive to what?

4. In the chapter entitled "Good Ground," the author states Americans expect an attack in great strength by combined British and Hessian troops, so they decide it would be best to have it where?

5. After crossing the Delaware River and arriving late, George Washington is beside himself when he realizes his forces will have to attack Trenton under what condition?

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