View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, during the American's retreat following their defeat in New York, how do the rebels behave?
(a) In full resistance to the British and Hessians.
(b) Like a beaten army in flight.
(c) Unlike a beaten army in skirmishes along the road.
(d) In stubborn resistance when they are nearly in equal opposition.

2. What does Congress grant George Washington in order to build his new army?
(a) Full power within stipulated financial limitations.
(b) Reasonable power with limited restrictions.
(c) Full power using any means he sees fit.
(d) Highly limited power within strict guidelines.

3. What is Thomas Paine's intention in publishing his second pamphlet?
(a) Revive army and civilian spirit for the revolutionary cause.
(b) Analyze the course the revolution has taken, and where it stands.
(c) Consider if the losses in life and other costs are worth the price.
(d) Evaluate whether or not the American cause has reached an end.

4. While officers of the Hessian army all have specific beliefs, by what are these men defined?
(a) Aristocracy and wealth.
(b) Honor and aristocracy.
(c) Courage and honor.
(d) Courage and wealth.

5. Where does General William Howe become part of a strong demonstration intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Boston.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Long Island.

6. On what single most urgent task does Thoma Paine attempt to concentrate the mind of the nation?
(a) Attain a guerrilla combat victory, soon.
(b) Quickly rebuilding its army.
(c) Obtain a true democratic government, nationally.
(d) Achieve national unity, with determination.

7. The author describes Richard Stockton, as well as members of other notable New Jersey families, as having done what?
(a) Being unswayed loyalists.
(b) Remaining independent of either side.
(c) Being staunch revolutionaries.
(d) Playing both sides in the Revolution.

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

9. What do the people view Washington as being?
(a) Best suited to plantation management.
(b) A true leader.
(c) A poor military leader.
(d) Strictly a politician.

10. In the first chapter, "The Rebels," the author foreshadows upcoming events by initially using what term?
(a) His Highness.
(b) The Admiral.
(c) His Excellency.
(d) The Boss.

11. Where in New York Harbor do the British and Hessian armies arrive?
(a) Brooklyn.
(b) Staten Island.
(c) Manhatten.
(d) Long Island.

12. When does the American Revolutionary War take place?
(a) 1898-1902.
(b) 1846-1848.
(c) 1754-1763.
(d) 1775-1883.

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

14. The British peg Richard Stockton as a signer of the Declaration of Independence, capture him, and then compel him to do what?
(a) Move with his family to South Carolina.
(b) Pledge allegiance to the king and abandon the American cause.
(c) Sail to Britain for the duration of the conflict.
(d) Serve nearly a year in British confinement.

15. The officers of the Hessian army all believe in hierarchy, order, and what else?
(a) The Protestant ethic.
(b) Roman Catholicism.
(c) Low, leather boots without tassels.
(d) Discipline.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the overall goal of the British in America?

2. "Washington's Crossing" details each battle fought from Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Fort Lee, Trenton, and ultimately where?

3. Why do the British opt not to hire the Hessian army to serve in the Colonies long before the American Revolution?

4. Until the point in "Washington's Crossing" where the Americans cross the river and make a surprise attack, they suffer what types of defeat?

5. Where does the Americans' intelligence methodology work better than it had in New York?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 640 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample