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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the British depart, Washington marches through what town with his troops and is hailed as a hero?
(a) Boston.
(b) Hartford.
(c) Richmond.
(d) New York.

2. What does the British militia instruct beyond a general attitude?
(a) How to swim.
(b) Use of the telegraph.
(c) How to hunt and cook.
(d) Specific skills.

3. The American soldiers' determination truly shines through during this whole campaign, and as the author mentions, George Washington's own determination plays what role in their success?
(a) An unnecessary role.
(b) A minimal role.
(c) A big role.
(d) A moderate role.

4. At one point, what is it that haunts General William Howe about the Battle at Bunker Hill, which is eventually won by the British?
(a) How few officers die.
(b) The amount of bloodshed.
(c) The comparable military skills of the rebels.
(d) The endless supply of rebel weapons and munitions.

5. The first chapter, "The Rebels," foreshadows which battles?
(a) Every battle.
(b) Merely sea battles.
(c) The biggest.
(d) No battles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Cornwallis is in denial over the growing rebel troop strength, and, acting on his experience, what does he feel is the best course to take?

2. The night after the battle at the bridge where rebels win their second victory, Charles Cornwallis' men keep tabs on the Americans, the objective being to watch the enemy and do what?

3. After George Washington's troops cross the Delaware River and head on to engage in a surprise attack on Trenton, the Americans continue in what status?

4. If a Hessian soldier misbehaves, who else suffers the same consequences?

5. The Americans' surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to also lose control of what?

(see the answer key)

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