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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The opposing forces' problems are not directly due to the Americans, but from the failing strength of the British and Hessian forces reulting from what?
(a) Desertion of troops.
(b) Massive iIllness being incurred.
(c) Running out of food.
(d) Being spread too thin.

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

3. At one point, what is it that haunts General William Howe about the Battle at Bunker Hill, which is eventually won by the British?
(a) How few officers die.
(b) The endless supply of rebel weapons and munitions.
(c) The amount of bloodshed.
(d) The comparable military skills of the rebels.

4. From where do most of the high-ranking Hessian officers come?
(a) Sandhurst Royal Military Academy.
(b) The middle-class.
(c) Hesse, a province in western Russia.
(d) The aristocracy.

5. How frequently does the leader of the Hessian army conduct drills?
(a) Alternating days.
(b) Sporadically.
(c) Weekly.
(d) Daily.

6. The Hessian army is comprised of what type of soldiers?
(a) German.
(b) Swiss.
(c) Russian.
(d) Polish.

7. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?
(a) Spiritual faith and discipline.
(b) Intelligence and marching skills.
(c) Order and discipline.
(d) Order and religiou faith.

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

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

10. As George Washington makes plans for a surprise attack on Trenton, where do Richard and William Howe disperse the British forces?
(a) Across southern New Jersey.
(b) Throughout eastern New Jersey and New York.
(c) Across western New Jersey.
(d) Far and wide throughout New Jersey.

11. What type of concept is the British light infantry?
(a) Practiced only by British marines.
(b) New.
(c) Ancient.
(d) Since early 1500s.

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

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

14. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?
(a) Bunker Hill.
(b) Long Island.
(c) Yorktown.
(d) Trenton.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the best choice for Commander-in-Chief given his experience of command yet is young enough to take the field?

2. Why do the British eventually hire the Hessian troops?

3. "Washington's Crossing" concerns what river?

4. After the British depart, Washington marches through what town with his troops and is hailed as a hero?

5. Where does General William Howe become part of a strong demonstration intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?

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