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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George Washington has a smaller army but a larger War Council. Washinginton's War Council has more open meetings, proposes problems for advice about how to advance rather than having already made decisions, and includes what else?
(a) Local citizens who are invited to attend and speak freely.
(b) Any soldier, unlike Charles Cornwallis' small, aristocratic circle.
(c) Any officer or non-commissioned officer is invited to speak openly.
(d) Enlisted troops, but no civilians.

2. 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?
(a) Teterboro.
(b) Taylortown.
(c) Tennent.
(d) Trenton.

3. 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 have lost too much already.
(b) The Americans are led by George Washington.
(c) The Americans are fighting for their freedom.
(d) The Americans are tired of losing.

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

5. While the British position at Princeton proves "untenable," they manage to disrupt George Washington's advance where?
(a) Bristol.
(b) Bentley.
(c) Brunswick.
(d) Berwick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where in New York Harbor do the British and Hessian armies arrive?

2. While officers of the Hessian army all have specific beliefs, by what are these men defined?

3. Military training is important to the British as they feel it enforces what?

4. Congress grants George Washington the power to rebuild his army in the fashion they do because they know what?

5. Where does General William Howe become part of a strong demonstration intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?

(see the answer key)

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