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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?
(a) 11 a.m.
(b) 9 a.m.
(c) Noon.
(d) 7 a.m.

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

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

4. The night after the battle at the bridge where rebels win their second victory, Charles Cornwallis' men keep tabs on the Americans, the objective being to watch the enemy and do what?
(a) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of British and Hessian units.
(b) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of Hessian units.
(c) Keep rebel patrols at bay.
(d) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of British units.

5. 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.

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

7. When do the American troops prepare to cross the Delaware River and invade Trenton?
(a) Christmas Day.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) New Year's Eve.
(d) St. Nicholas Day.

8. How does the artillery affect the mobility of the American army during their march toward Trenton?
(a) Imposes a major impediment.
(b) Provides relative maneuverability.
(c) Presents only a moderate hindrance.
(d) They maintain a rapid speed.

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

10. 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 nearly broken.
(c) The American rebellion is making little advancement.
(d) The American rebellion is at a standstill.

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

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

13. What do the Hessians do prior to the attack in "The Surprise?"
(a) Maintain their vigilance despite alarms.
(b) Let their guard down.
(c) Increase the number of security guards.
(d) Cut off patrols completely after a week of false alarms.

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

15. The battle at "The Bridge," about which this chapter is entitled, proves a victory for whom?
(a) The British.
(b) The British and Hessians.
(c) The Americans.
(d) The Hessians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?

2. 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?

3. In "Hard Choices," what is one of Washington's concerns?

4. American artillery stands a chance of doing what to a formation of highly trained British and German Regulars?

5. From a military perspective, what is George Washington concerned about in the attack at Trenton?

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