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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although George Washington has gained the victory the Americans desperately need in "The Surprise" battle, he also recognizes what?
(a) He has used a significant amount of munitions.
(b) Luck is the only reason he won.
(c) He has awoken a formidable enemy.
(d) He has lost a considerable number of troops.

2. In addition to a tendency to lose officers after long engagements in America, the British and Hessians suffer troop losses due to what?
(a) Illness, exhaustion, and lack of replacements.
(b) Exhaustion, frequently getting lost, and inferior equipment.
(c) Massive desertion, illness, and lack of food.
(d) Lack of food, comfort, and no contact with home.

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

4. According to the author, of what are the Americans in awe regarding their opponents in combat?
(a) Their opponents' marching, artillery training, and determination.
(b) Their opponents' discipline, marching, and marksmanship.
(c) Their opponents' discipline, skill, and sheer effrontery.
(d) Their opponents' timeliness, skill, and never fleeing.

5. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 1 day.

Short Answer Questions

1. When George Washington decides to march on Princeton, he orders his army to seize control of the highway where it crosses a bridge over what waterway?

2. According to the author in the chapter entitled "The Surprise," if the Americans lose this historical battle, it will signal the end of George Washington's career, if not 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. How many of the Americans' artillery pieces are lost in George Washington's Delaware River crossing?

5. After the battle of Princeton, the Americans continue to engage their enemy in what type of attacks?

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