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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter entitled "The Crisis," the author notes people already use the title "his Excellency" when speaking to George Washington, but identifies what other term as having a very different tone to it?
(a) Oppressor.
(b) Tyrant.
(c) Despot.
(d) Dictator.

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

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

4. In 1776, the British start to get cocky in their attitude toward the rebellion and do not think that it will survive beyond what point?
(a) Fall, 1776.
(b) Summer, 1776.
(c) Spring, 1777.
(d) Winter, 1776.

5. The Hessian troops are exhausted and want to move where to fully rest themselves?
(a) New York.
(b) Germany.
(c) Boston.
(d) Better quarters.

6. When the Americans initially flee Long Island, what initially prevents their enemy from catching up?
(a) Lack of boats with shallow water access.
(b) Low food supplies.
(c) Bad weather.
(d) Low munitions supplies.

7. What is the title of Thomas Paine's second pamphlet?
(a) The Colonial Revolution.
(b) The Colonial Crisis.
(c) The American Revolution.
(d) The American Crisis.

8. Through where do the British and Hessian troops continue to chase the rebels in pursuit of their goal?
(a) Southern New York.
(b) Western Connecticut.
(c) Southern New Jersey.
(d) Eastern Pennsylvania.

9. General William Howe feels he knows something else. What is it?
(a) The rebels will be willing to negotiate with the King's troops.
(b) Under sufficient pressure, the rebels will concede to the King's troops.
(c) The rebels will join the King's troops in opposition to the Hessians.
(d) The rebels will never see eye to eye with the King's troops.

10. Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe are stationed in the Colonies by whose orders?
(a) The British Parliment.
(b) The British House of Commons.
(c) The British Secretary of War.
(d) The British King.

11. How are Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe related?
(a) Step-brothers.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Uncle and nephew.
(d) First cousins.

12. What is the overall goal of the British in America?
(a) Achieve Colonial order upon a British war victory.
(b) Flee the Colonies at the earliest possibility.
(c) Restore Colonial peace and order rather than continue a war.
(d) Ensure a victory in the Colonies at any cost.

13. Believing the American rebellion is over, citizens of which city flee fearing the opposing forces are nearing?
(a) Newark.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Hoboken.
(d) Lancaster.

14. General Washington believes that only 20% of British forces are on Long Island and are ready for battle. In reality, what is this percentage?
(a) 90%.
(b) 75%.
(c) 100%.
(d) 50%.

15. What happens in December, 1776, that changes the course of the war?
(a) The British run out of munitions.
(b) The Hessians quit.
(c) Weather changes for the worse.
(d) Weather changes for the better.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does British military training compare with that of the American Revolutionaries?

2. How many Hessian soldiers do the British hire?

3. What do the people view Washington as being?

4. After their victory in New York, the British make plans to settle down for the winter. However, what distance factor works against them in a big way?

5. How does General Washington respond to families, such as the Van Hornes, who pledge allegiance to the king?

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