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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Congress grants George Washington the power to rebuild his army in the fashion they do because they know what?
(a) He will not abuse this new power.
(b) He can not abuse the new powers given the restrictions.
(c) They have to include restrictions given their limited finances.
(d) They have little alternative.

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

3. In "Hard Choices," the author reveals the consensus is to pursue the enemy for what reason?
(a) It is best to pursue before they regroup.
(b) The enemy has no resupplies at this time.
(c) One victory is not enough.
(d) It is important to keep them retreating.

4. 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?
(a) Soaked, not chilled.
(b) Damp, chilled to the bone.
(c) Dry, chilled to the bone.
(d) Soaked, chilled to the bone.

5. At the time of the American Revolution, which force is equal to the British army?
(a) They have no equal.
(b) Spanish army.
(c) Hessian army.
(d) French army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Cornwallis has a larger army but fewer members in his War Council, which he operates more like a court where he is a ruler rather than a leader, and is referred to by what term?

2. The American objective following their victory over the Hessians at Trenton, regardless of ease of defense, is to entice the enemy into an assault where?

3. What is George Washington's only order to his men throughout their march?

4. What are the first British battalions to land?

5. The British peg Richard Stockton as a signer of the Declaration of Independence, capture him, and then compel him to do what?

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