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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While the British position at Princeton proves "untenable," they manage to disrupt George Washington's advance where?
(a) Brunswick.
(b) Berwick.
(c) Bristol.
(d) Bentley.

2. In battles at what locations do the Americans learn important lessons about artillery?
(a) Boston and Baltimore.
(b) Concord and Boston.
(c) Baltimore and New York.
(d) Boston and New York.

3. In the chapter entitled "Hard Choices," George Washington realizes he is in a delicate spot because if he makes any mistakes, or if fortune turns against him, he risks what?
(a) Losing his plantation, Mount Vernon.
(b) Losing militarily, but not terms of government rule.
(c) Ruining the American cause.
(d) Setting the rebel cause back.

4. What view proves to be a mistake of historical consequence on the part of the Hessians in the pivotal battle at Trenton?
(a) The rebel units are more extensively trained than the Hessians.
(b) They can not gather the defense needed to fight off the rebels.
(c) They can not gather the offense needed to fight off the rebels.
(d) They are severely outnumbered.

5. What was George Washington's objective in seizing control of the bridge at Princeton?
(a) Keep Charles Cornwallis and his entourage from escaping.
(b) Keep the British troops from fleeing and reinforcements from arriving.
(c) Stop British reinforcements from arriving.
(d) Keep the British troops from fleeing.

6. While the location the Americans select is their own ground, it is not what?
(a) Easily defendable.
(b) Easily overrun.
(c) Easily assaulted.
(d) Easily located.

7. Just one week before the Hessian loss in George Washington's surprise attack, many British leaders believe what?
(a) The American rebellion is slowly regressing.
(b) The American rebellion is at a standstill.
(c) The American rebellion is making little advancement.
(d) The American rebellion is nearly broken.

8. British commanders are highly skilled professionals who bond with one another as old boys, but are sensitive to what?
(a) Wealth and competence.
(b) Rank and privilege.
(c) Education and rank.
(d) Wealth and title.

9. In "Hard Choices," what is one of Washington's concerns?
(a) If the Americans would incur a second significant victory.
(b) If the Americans could maintain continuous support.
(c) That the Americans would never be able to surprise the enemy again.
(d) That the Americans would have to fight again on a frozen field.

10. However tough their situation, following their victory over the Hessians, the American troops are determined to have the enemy what?
(a) Admit defeat.
(b) Pushed to the coast.
(c) No longer dominating them.
(d) Gone from their country.

11. Charles Cornwallis is in denial over the growing rebel troop strength, and, acting on his experience, what does he feel is the best course to take?
(a) A moderate stroke is the best course against a weak opponent.
(b) A strong stroke is the best course against a weak opponent.
(c) A staggering approach is the best course against a weak opponent.
(d) A strong defene is the best course against a weak opponent.

12. How many of the Americans' artillery pieces are lost in George Washington's Delaware River crossing?
(a) Nearly a third.
(b) Virtually all.
(c) Almost half.
(d) None.

13. Charles Cornwallis' soldiers outnumber George Washington's rebels by what ratio?
(a) 3:1.
(b) 2:1.
(c) 4:1.
(d) 5:1.

14. What is George Washington's only order to his men throughout their march?
(a) Move faster.
(b) Hold steady.
(c) Press on.
(d) Maintain courage.

15. How do the soldiers of George Washington's army feel he stands in battle against their opponents?
(a) They trust him implicitly, but are unsure if they can hold up to the cold.
(b) They are unsure, but have full confidence in his leadership ability.
(c) They have full confidence in his leadership, but are concerned over the enemy's strength.
(d) They trust him implicitly, and have full confidence in his leadership ability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item of intelligence that the Hessians receive proves false in the battle Mr. Fischer details in "The Surprise?"

2. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?

3. Although George Washington has gained the victory the Americans desperately need in "The Surprise" battle, he also recognizes what?

4. In "The Surprise," time is still of the essence for the Americans in this historical battle for what reason?

5. How does the artillery affect the mobility of the American army during their march toward Trenton?

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