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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what rate does the Hessian army expand?
(a) Very rapidly.
(b) Steadily.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Somewhat quickly.

2. Following the battle at Princeton, the American army's objective is to now do what in New Jersey?
(a) Keep the enemy on the offensive and gain control of the ports.
(b) Keep the enemy on the defensive and gain control of the towns.
(c) Keep the enemy on the defensive and gain control of the countryside.
(d) Keep the enemy on the offensive and gain control of the countryside.

3. What do the British learn after mastering the skill of marching?
(a) Physical exercise.
(b) Hand-to-hand combat.
(c) Use of weapons.
(d) Reconnaissance.

4. Who expands the Hessian army?
(a) Wilhelm Karl Friedrich II.
(b) Andreas von Wiederholdt II.
(c) Johann Gottlieb II.
(d) Friedrich Wilhelm II.

5. Washington is not everyone's first choice as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Why is he selected?
(a) Southern delegates insist on a Virginian.
(b) Southern delegates insist on a North Carolinian.
(c) Northern delegates insist on a Pennsylvanian.
(d) Southern delegates insist on a Georgian.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Good Ground," the author notes the Americans learn the British leaders are planning to strike at either Trenton or what location?

2. When "The Surprise" battle is over, the Americans have won a decisive victory and the Hessians do what?

3. Believing the American rebellion is over, citizens of which city flee fearing the opposing forces are nearing?

4. How many of George Washington's troops are lost to the Delaware River during the Americans' crossing?

5. On what single most urgent task does Thoma Paine attempt to concentrate the mind of the nation?

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