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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter entitled "Hard Choices," George Washington realizes he is in a delicate spot because if he makes any mistakes, or if fortune turns against him, he risks what?
(a) Setting the rebel cause back.
(b) Losing militarily, but not terms of government rule.
(c) Losing his plantation, Mount Vernon.
(d) Ruining the American cause.

2. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?
(a) Order and religiou faith.
(b) Spiritual faith and discipline.
(c) Intelligence and marching skills.
(d) Order and discipline.

3. Until the point in "Washington's Crossing" where the Americans cross the river and make a surprise attack, they suffer what types of defeat?
(a) Few serious.
(b) Some moderate.
(c) Many crushing.
(d) Only one light.

4. The victory of the Americans in their surprise attack on the Hessians that Mr. Fischer relates in "The Surprise" does what to the British view?
(a) Slightly alters it.
(b) Completely alters it.
(c) Does not alter it,
(d) Confirms it.

5. The Hessian system of discipline differs from that of the British in that the Hessians make greater use of what?
(a) Royal legal system.
(b) Requiring extra drill practice.
(c) Corporal punishment.
(d) Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Americans intend to use their artillery pieces as shock weapons against the enemy and as what else?

2. Who expands the Hessian army?

3. How does the American military system prove its superiority?

4. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?

5. In addition to tired troops and inclement weather, the author notes in "Hard Choices" that George Washington also has to face what problem?

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