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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When George Washington decides to march on Princeton, he orders his army to seize control of the highway where it crosses a bridge over what waterway?
(a) Stony Brook.
(b) Delaware Brook.
(c) Pebble Brook.
(d) Rocky Brook.

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

3. 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) Any officer or non-commissioned officer is invited to speak openly.
(b) Local citizens who are invited to attend and speak freely.
(c) Any soldier, unlike Charles Cornwallis' small, aristocratic circle.
(d) Enlisted troops, but no civilians.

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 to retaliate, but have no means.
(c) They are out for revenge on the Americans.
(d) They want an initial asault by the British with a Hessian mop up later.

5. The rebels return over the river in pursuit of the Hessians, but how large is this campaign?
(a) 1/3 smaller than the first.
(b) 2/3 smaller than the first as the Hessians are widely dispersed.
(c) Bigger than the first.
(d) Equal in size to the first.

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

7. As the Americans assemble and pursue their march toward Trenton, what course does the stormy weather take?
(a) It clears as Americans arrive on scene.
(b) It remains steady.
(c) It eases up, but continues.
(d) It gets worse.

8. How many of the Americans' artillery pieces are lost in George Washington's Delaware River crossing?
(a) Almost half.
(b) None.
(c) Nearly a third.
(d) Virtually all.

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

10. Although George Washington has gained the victory the Americans desperately need in "The Surprise" battle, he also recognizes what?
(a) He has used a significant amount of munitions.
(b) He has lost a considerable number of troops.
(c) Luck is the only reason he won.
(d) He has awoken a formidable enemy.

11. Between the troops, weapons, and supplies they need to get across the Delaware River prior to the attack, how far behind does traveling in the storm put the Americans?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 4 hours.

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

13. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Hessians do prior to the attack in "The Surprise?"

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

3. What item of intelligence that the Hessians receive proves false in the battle Mr. Fischer details in "The Surprise?"

4. What was George Washington's objective in seizing control of the bridge at Princeton?

5. 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?

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