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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 morning.
(b) Late afternoon.
(c) Late morning.
(d) Early afternoon.

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

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

5. Although the Hessians prepare in every other way possible against an attack, what factor plays a crucial role in the events the author details in the chapter he calls "The Surprise?"
(a) The size of the American army.
(b) The speed of the attack.
(c) The weather.
(d) The time of the attack.

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

7. 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?
(a) Relatively easy, as the rebel victory has them highly motivated.
(b) Difficult, as the rebels have not sufficiently recovered or rested.
(c) Only somewhat difficult, as the rebels have pretty much recovered.
(d) Partially taxing, as the rebels are highly scattered.

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

9. 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) Wealth and competence.
(d) Rank and privilege.

10. While the British position at Princeton proves "untenable," they manage to disrupt George Washington's advance where?
(a) Bentley.
(b) Brunswick.
(c) Bristol.
(d) Berwick.

11. The Americans intend to use their artillery pieces as shock weapons against the enemy and as what else?
(a) Supporting arms for their own infantry.
(b) Supporting arms for search and destroy teams.
(c) Supporting arms for reconnaissance forces.
(d) Supporting arms for their own marines.

12. 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) The entire time.
(d) Several times.

13. George Washington has a smaller army but a larger War Council. Washinginton's War Council has more open meetings, proposes problems for advice about how to advance rather than having already made decisions, and includes what else?
(a) Local citizens who are invited to attend and speak freely.
(b) Any officer or non-commissioned officer is invited to speak openly.
(c) Any soldier, unlike Charles Cornwallis' small, aristocratic circle.
(d) Enlisted troops, but no civilians.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the artillery affect the mobility of the American army during their march toward Trenton?

3. 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?

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

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

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