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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 go home and continue farming.
(b) Leave to go home.
(c) Leave to go home or serve in the navy.
(d) Leave to serve in the navy.

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

5. The American soldiers' determination truly shines through during this whole campaign, and as the author mentions, George Washington's own determination plays what role in their success?
(a) An unnecessary role.
(b) A moderate role.
(c) A big role.
(d) A minimal role.

6. 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 Hessian units.
(b) Keep rebel patrols at bay.
(c) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of British and Hessian units.
(d) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of British units.

7. What are the British and Hessian troops noted for throughout the war in the Colonies?
(a) Getting an early start to their day.
(b) Getting to sleep after midnight every day.
(c) Getting a start before dawn every day.
(d) Getting a late start to their day.

8. 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) New Year's Eve.
(c) The second week of January, 1777.
(d) The first week of January, 1777.

9. As the news of "The Surprise" victory over the Hessians spreads through America, many people receive it how?
(a) As a vindication of the American Cause.
(b) Suspiciously, as more exageration than reality.
(c) As more hype than significance.
(d) Uncertain of whether it is a turning point.

10. After George Washington's troops cross the Delaware River and head on to engage in a surprise attack on Trenton, the Americans continue in what status?
(a) Soaked, chilled to the bone.
(b) Soaked, not chilled.
(c) Dry, chilled to the bone.
(d) Damp, chilled to the bone.

11. 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 led by George Washington.
(b) The Americans have lost too much already.
(c) The Americans are fighting for their freedom.
(d) The Americans are tired of losing.

12. 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) A shortage of ammunition.
(c) A shortage of both ammunition and food supplies.
(d) No supply shortages.

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

14. In the chapter entitled "The Surprise," the Hessians are caught completely off guard in what will prove to be a pivotal battle in the war when the Americans arrive on scene about what time?
(a) Early afternoon.
(b) Early morning.
(c) Late morning.
(d) Late afternoon.

15. In "The Surprise," time is still of the essence for the Americans in this historical battle for what reason?
(a) They must attack quickly, or they are in grave danger of losing the battle.
(b) They must attack slowly and methodically, or they may lose too many men.
(c) They have limited ammunition.
(d) They must complete the battle by nightfall, or the Hessians will regroup.

Short Answer Questions

1. The rebels return over the river in pursuit of the Hessians, but how large is this campaign?

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

3. As the Americans march toward Princeton, the odds have changed and they now outnumber the British by what ratio?

4. How do the soldiers of George Washington's army feel he stands in battle against their opponents?

5. In the chapter entitled "Good Ground," the author states Americans expect an attack in great strength by combined British and Hessian troops, so they decide it would be best to have it where?

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