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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From a military perspective, what is George Washington concerned about in the attack at Trenton?
(a) His troops are soaking wet, cold, and slow.
(b) A large loss of supplies and weapons in the crossing.
(c) The element of surprise has been lost.
(d) His troops are in poor spirits.

3. How often during the operation to which the title of the book refers (i.e., Washington's Crossing,) does George Washington believe his forces are unable to win?
(a) Frequently.
(b) Never.
(c) Several times.
(d) The entire time.

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

5. Charles Cornwallis' soldiers outnumber George Washington's rebels by what ratio?
(a) 5:1.
(b) 4:1.
(c) 2:1.
(d) 3:1.

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

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

8. The victory of the Americans in their surprise attack on the Hessians that Mr. Fischer relates in "The Surprise" does what to the British view?
(a) Slightly alters it.
(b) Does not alter it,
(c) Confirms it.
(d) Completely alters it.

9. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?
(a) They have pretty much given up.
(b) They are in remarkably good spirits.
(c) They are despondent.
(d) They are in understandably poor spirits.

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

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

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) Cranbury.
(d) Cresskill.

13. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 2 weeks.

14. 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 staggering approach is the best course against a weak opponent.
(b) A strong defene is the best course against a weak opponent.
(c) A strong stroke is the best course against a weak opponent.
(d) A moderate stroke is the best course against a weak opponent.

15. The American objective following their victory over the Hessians at Trenton, regardless of ease of defense, is to entice the enemy into an assault where?
(a) Off the American coast.
(b) In the open American countryside.
(c) In an American city.
(d) On the Americans' turf.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Hard Choices," who urges George Washington to push the enemy from the state?

2. 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?

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

4. Following their victory in the surprise attack against the Hessians, the Americans share a spirit that the author describes as what?

5. In "Hard Choices," how does the author describe the task of getting the rebel troops together for another battle following their surprise victory over the Hessians?

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