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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Between the troops, weapons, and supplies they need to get across the Delaware River prior to the attack, how far behind does traveling in the storm put the Americans?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 8 hours.
(c) 6 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

2. The Americans' surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to also lose control of what?
(a) The Delaware countryside.
(b) The New York countryside.
(c) The Pennsylvania countryside.
(d) The New Jersey countryside.

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

4. At the conclusion of the chapter entitled "The Surprise," the author notes the Hessians are simply tired by the end of the day, and the Americans are far too driven to accept another defeat for what reason?
(a) The Americans are fighting for their freedom.
(b) The Americans are tired of losing.
(c) The Americans are led by George Washington.
(d) The Americans have lost too much already.

5. According to the author, of what are the Americans in awe regarding their opponents in combat?
(a) Their opponents' marching, artillery training, and determination.
(b) Their opponents' discipline, skill, and sheer effrontery.
(c) Their opponents' discipline, marching, and marksmanship.
(d) Their opponents' timeliness, skill, and never fleeing.

6. In addition to tired troops and inclement weather, the author notes in "Hard Choices" that George Washington also has to face what problem?
(a) No supply shortages.
(b) A shortage of ammunition.
(c) A shortage of both ammunition and food supplies.
(d) A shortage of food supplies.

7. What term does Benjamin Rush use to describe the mood of the American troops?
(a) Composure.
(b) Exhausted.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Excited.

8. The Hessian officers are angry about their defeat in the surprise victory by the rebels, and they want what?
(a) They want to retaliate, but have no means.
(b) They want an initial asault by the British with a Hessian mop up later.
(c) They merely want to return to Europe.
(d) They are out for revenge on the Americans.

9. Although George Washington has gained the victory the Americans desperately need in "The Surprise" battle, he also recognizes what?
(a) He has used a significant amount of munitions.
(b) Luck is the only reason he won.
(c) He has awoken a formidable enemy.
(d) He has lost a considerable number of troops.

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

11. 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 end of the rebel assault for months to come.
(b) The end of the American cause altogether.
(c) The loss of significant amounts of American supplies.
(d) The flight of the rebel army.

12. When George Washington decides to march on Princeton, he orders his army to seize control of the highway where it crosses a bridge over what waterway?
(a) Delaware Brook.
(b) Rocky Brook.
(c) Pebble Brook.
(d) Stony Brook.

13. How do Cornwallis' troops come to feel in comparison with their commanders?
(a) They have a new respect for rebels, but retain faith in their own leaders.
(b) They have a new respect for Americans, and are losing faith in their own leaders.
(c) They have no new respect for rebels, but have diminishing faith in their own leaders.
(d) They view the American victory as a fluke, and are keeping faith in their own leaders.

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

15. The American destination in reference to the title of the book is originally what?
(a) Kept secret.
(b) Tuckahoe.
(c) Known only to the officers.
(d) Princeton.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of George Washington's troops are lost to the Delaware River during the Americans' crossing?

2. How do the Americans rate the effectiveness of their artillery in combat with the British?

3. What are the British and Hessian troops noted for throughout the war in the Colonies?

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

5. As the Americans assemble and pursue their march toward Trenton, what course does the stormy weather take?

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