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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do the soldiers of George Washington's army feel he stands in battle against their opponents?
(a) They have full confidence in his leadership, but are concerned over the enemy's strength.
(b) They are unsure, but have full confidence in his leadership ability.
(c) They trust him implicitly, and have full confidence in his leadership ability.
(d) They trust him implicitly, but are unsure if they can hold up to the cold.

3. 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 afternoon.
(d) Late morning.

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

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

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

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

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

9. Just one week before the Hessian loss in George Washington's surprise attack, many British leaders believe what?
(a) The American rebellion is nearly broken.
(b) The American rebellion is at a standstill.
(c) The American rebellion is slowly regressing.
(d) The American rebellion is making little advancement.

10. 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) Several times.
(b) Never.
(c) The entire time.
(d) Frequently.

11. 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) Follow him.
(b) Fear him.
(c) Love him.
(d) Stand by him.

12. The author stipulates which two battles as having a profound effect on the British conduct of the war?
(a) Trenton, Brunswick.
(b) Princeton, Trenton.
(c) Princeton, Brunswick.
(d) Newark, Princeton.

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

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

15. How does the author describe the storm that breaks out on the day of the battle on which this book centers?
(a) A surmountable obstacle.
(b) A blessing in disguise.
(c) A minimal obstruction.
(d) Not an encumbrance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Hard Choices," the enemy is moving to the east side of what state?

3. The Hessian officers are angry about their defeat in the surprise victory by the rebels, and they want what?

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

5. The Americans intend to use their artillery pieces as shock weapons against the enemy and as what else?

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