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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Hard Choices," the author notes one of the biggest problems facing George Washington's army is recruiting new troops as many soldiers are reaching the end of their term and planning to do what?
(a) Leave to serve in the navy.
(b) Leave to go home or serve in the navy.
(c) Leave to go home and continue farming.
(d) Leave to go home.

2. Although the Hessians prepare in every other way possible against an attack, what factor plays a crucial role in the events the author details in the chapter he calls "The Surprise?"
(a) The weather.
(b) The size of the American army.
(c) The speed of the attack.
(d) The time of the attack.

3. The confrontation the author describes in "Good Ground" between the Rebels and the combined British and Hessian troops is to be what?
(a) A partisan resistance battle.
(b) An offensive battle.
(c) A defensive battle.
(d) A guerrilla battle.

4. Following their victory in the surprise attack against the Hessians, the Americans share a spirit that the author describes as what?
(a) Different from the last fight.
(b) Identical to the last fight.
(c) Reflecting concern as to how they will continue.
(d) Demonstrating uncertainty as to whether they can survive against the British.

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

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

7. 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) Setting the rebel cause back.
(c) Ruining the American cause.
(d) Losing militarily, but not terms of government rule.

8. Whatever happens, George Washington is adamant that he will strike against the enemy when?
(a) Before midnight.
(b) By nightfall.
(c) By noon.
(d) That day.

9. In "Hard Choices," who urges George Washington to push the enemy from the state?
(a) General Nathanael Greene.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) John Cadwalader.

10. The original plans are to cross the Delaware River under what circumstances?
(a) Under cover of darkness and attack at dawn.
(b) At dawn and attack with adequate daylight.
(c) Under cover of darkness and attack a little before dawn.
(d) Under cover of darkness and attack a little after dawn.

11. As the weather worsens, the Americans do not make their return crossing over the river in pursuit of the Hessians until when?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) The first week of January, 1777.
(c) The second week of January, 1777.
(d) New Year's Eve.

12. According to the author in the chapter entitled "The Surprise," if the Americans lose this historical battle, it will signal the end of George Washington's career, if not what?
(a) The flight of the rebel army.
(b) The loss of significant amounts of American supplies.
(c) The end of the rebel assault for months to come.
(d) The end of the American cause altogether.

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

14. In "Hard Choices," the author reveals the consensus is to pursue the enemy for what reason?
(a) It is best to pursue before they regroup.
(b) It is important to keep them retreating.
(c) One victory is not enough.
(d) The enemy has no resupplies at this time.

15. When "The Surprise" battle is over, the Americans have won a decisive victory and the Hessians do what?
(a) Flee the country.
(b) Join with the Americans.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Die to the last soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Americans' surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to also lose control of what?

2. What view proves to be a mistake of historical consequence on the part of the Hessians in the pivotal battle at Trenton?

3. What is George Washington's only order to his men throughout their march?

4. In battles at what locations do the Americans learn important lessons about artillery?

5. When do the American troops prepare to cross the Delaware River and invade Trenton?

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