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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Damp, chilled to the bone.
(c) Dry, chilled to the bone.
(d) Soaked, not chilled.

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

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

5. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?
(a) 9 a.m.
(b) 7 a.m.
(c) 11 a.m.
(d) Noon.

6. 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 Hessians.
(d) The Americans.

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

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

9. Following their victory in the surprise attack against the Hessians, the Americans share a spirit that the author describes as what?
(a) Demonstrating uncertainty as to whether they can survive against the British.
(b) Identical to the last fight.
(c) Reflecting concern as to how they will continue.
(d) Different from the last fight.

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

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

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

13. 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) Stand by him.
(c) Love him.
(d) Follow him.

14. When do the American troops prepare to cross the Delaware River and invade Trenton?
(a) New Year's Eve.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) St. Nicholas Day.
(d) Christmas Day.

15. What do the Hessians do prior to the attack in "The Surprise?"
(a) Cut off patrols completely after a week of false alarms.
(b) Maintain their vigilance despite alarms.
(c) Increase the number of security guards.
(d) Let their guard down.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. According to the author, of what are the Americans in awe regarding their opponents in combat?

3. How many of George Washington's troops are lost to the Delaware River during the Americans' crossing?

4. In addition to tired troops and inclement weather, the author notes in "Hard Choices" that George Washington also has to face what problem?

5. The original plans are to cross the Delaware River under what circumstances?

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