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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Hard Choices," the author indicates that it is important to note George Washington's style of leadership when his war council convenes, that he presents a promising proposal as what?
(a) Someone else's idea because he always ensures credit is given where it is rightfully due.
(b) His own idea, regardless of its origination, for his own advancement.
(c) Someone else's idea rather than his own.
(d) His own idea in case it goes wrong.

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

3. What was George Washington's objective in seizing control of the bridge at Princeton?
(a) Stop British reinforcements from arriving.
(b) Keep the British troops from fleeing and reinforcements from arriving.
(c) Keep the British troops from fleeing.
(d) Keep Charles Cornwallis and his entourage from escaping.

4. When "The Surprise" battle is over, the Americans have won a decisive victory and the Hessians do what?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Die to the last soldier.
(c) Flee the country.
(d) Join with the Americans.

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

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

7. Charles Cornwallis has a larger army but fewer members in his War Council, which he operates more like a court where he is a ruler rather than a leader, and is referred to by what term?
(a) Your Honor.
(b) My Lord.
(c) Baron.
(d) My Superior.

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

9. 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) 12 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 4 hours.

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

11. The American soldiers' determination truly shines through during this whole campaign, and as the author mentions, George Washington's own determination plays what role in their success?
(a) A moderate role.
(b) An unnecessary role.
(c) A minimal role.
(d) A big role.

12. 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 awoken a formidable enemy.
(c) He has lost a considerable number of troops.
(d) Luck is the only reason he won.

13. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?
(a) Put up a final stand.
(b) Overrun the Americans on horseback.
(c) Begin to flee their posts.
(d) Begin to regroup in their positions.

14. 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) Completely alters it.
(b) Confirms it.
(c) Does not alter it,
(d) Slightly alters it.

15. In "Good Ground," the author notes the Americans learn the British leaders are planning to strike at either Trenton or what location?
(a) Crosswicks.
(b) Cranbury.
(c) Cranford.
(d) Cresskill.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the Americans march toward Princeton, the odds have changed and they now outnumber the British by what ratio?

2. What are the British and Hessian troops noted for throughout the war in the Colonies?

3. 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?

4. The rebels return over the river in pursuit of the Hessians, but how large is this campaign?

5. In the chapter entitled "Good Ground," the author states Americans expect an attack in great strength by combined British and Hessian troops, so they decide it would be best to have it where?

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