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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After crossing the Delaware River and arriving late, George Washington is beside himself when he realizes his forces will have to attack Trenton under what condition?
(a) In the nor'easter.
(b) In the nor'wester.
(c) In the daylight.
(d) After the enemy is awake and is up and about.

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

3. In "Hard Choices," the author indicates that it is important to note George Washington's style of leadership when his war council convenes, that he presents a promising proposal as what?
(a) His own idea, regardless of its origination, for his own advancement.
(b) His own idea in case it goes wrong.
(c) Someone else's idea rather than his own.
(d) Someone else's idea because he always ensures credit is given where it is rightfully due.

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

5. 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 strong defene 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 moderate stroke is the best course against a weak opponent.

6. How many of George Washington's troops are lost to the Delaware River during the Americans' crossing?
(a) Over 25 troops.
(b) Not one.
(c) Only a handful.
(d) Nearly 40 troops.

7. 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) 8 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

8. How do the Americans rate the effectiveness of their artillery in combat with the British?
(a) Limited in effectiveness.
(b) Moderately effective.
(c) Highly effective.
(d) Primarily used for loudness and smoke cover.

9. George Washington holds firmly to his resolve, which the author points out is one of the reasons the general's men regard him how?
(a) Fear him.
(b) Love him.
(c) Follow him.
(d) Stand by him.

10. What item of intelligence that the Hessians receive proves false in the battle Mr. Fischer details in "The Surprise?"
(a) The American forces are three times their actual size.
(b) The Americans will be attacking from two fronts.
(c) The Americans have a significant cavalry force.
(d) The Americans have surrounded the city where the Hessians are.

11. In "Hard Choices," the enemy is moving to the east side of what state?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) New York.
(c) Delaware.
(d) Pennsylvania.

12. In "Good Ground," the author notes the Americans learn the British leaders are planning to strike at either Trenton or what location?
(a) Cranford.
(b) Crosswicks.
(c) Cresskill.
(d) Cranbury.

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

14. As the Americans march toward Princeton, the odds have changed and they now outnumber the British by what ratio?
(a) Nearly 4:1.
(b) Nearly 2:1.
(c) Nearly 3:1.
(d) Nearly 5:1.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The confrontation the author describes in "Good Ground" between the Rebels and the combined British and Hessian troops is to be what?

2. The weather deteriorates as George Washington and his troops proceed, and what type of storm blows in?

3. Intelligence has what to do with the Americans' success in "The Surprise" battle and the Hessian's failure?

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

5. As the weather worsens, the Americans do not make their return crossing over the river in pursuit of the Hessians until when?

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