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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does the American military system prove its superiority?
(a) It is simple and flexible.
(b) It has more extensive training.
(c) It displays better order and discipline.
(d) It uses superior equipment.

4. What habits does General William Howe adopt after he recognizes the rebels' level of resistance?
(a) Fighting harder, resisting longer, and refusing to yield.
(b) Carousing and gambling, indicating he cares little going forward.
(c) Praying, reading his Bible, and baptizing fellow soldiers.
(d) Demonstrating courage, conviction, and traits of a gentleman.

5. 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) 75%.
(b) 100%.
(c) 90%.
(d) 50%.

6. The Americans move to what state following their defeat in New York?
(a) Delaware.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) New Jersey.

7. Until the point in "Washington's Crossing" where the Americans cross the river and make a surprise attack, they suffer what types of defeat?
(a) Some moderate.
(b) Many crushing.
(c) Only one light.
(d) Few serious.

8. "Washington's Crossing" concerns what river?
(a) Potomac.
(b) Delaware.
(c) Hudson.
(d) Connecticut.

9. After General Washington leaves New York, where do the British follow the Americans over the Hudson River ?
(a) Palomar.
(b) Plymouth Rock.
(c) Passaic.
(d) Palisades.

10. In order to put the Americans down and keep them down, General William Howe feels the British will have to be what?
(a) Very aggressive.
(b) Very regressive.
(c) Very resistant.
(d) Very positive.

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

12. Where does the Americans' intelligence methodology work better than it had in New York?
(a) Boston.
(b) Hudson River Valley.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Harpers Ferry.

13. 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) Winter, 1776.
(b) Summer, 1776.
(c) Spring, 1777.
(d) Fall, 1776.

14. Initially, General Washington and his remaining troops flee Long Island to what location?
(a) Queens.
(b) Staten Island.
(c) The Bronx.
(d) Manhattan.

15. What other group of individuals plays both sides well during the American Revolutionary War?
(a) Tavern and inn owners.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Physicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a big issue facing the American rebels?

2. The British military is very organized and feels training makes a significant contribution to what?

3. An illness tears through the troops that fight against the Americans during the summer of what year in the latter half of the 1770s?

4. How frequently does the leader of the Hessian army conduct drills?

5. What is one important way the Americans display their lack of training and discipline?

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