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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 4 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

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

3. In "Hard Choices," who urges George Washington to push the enemy from the state?
(a) John Cadwalader.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) General Nathanael Greene.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the soldiers of George Washington's army feel he stands in battle against their opponents?

2. 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?

3. Charles Cornwallis' soldiers outnumber George Washington's rebels by what ratio?

4. 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?

5. In "Hard Choices," the author notes one of the biggest problems facing George Washington's army is recruiting new troops as many soldiers are reaching the end of their term and planning to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the outcome when the British attempt to defend Princeton?

2. How does Charles Cornwallis view the American forces following their second victory at Trenton?

3. To what is the title of the chapter called "Good Ground" a reference?

4. What is one of the largest problems George Washington is facing during the winter of 1776-1777?

5. What role does military intelligence play in the Battle at Trenton?

6. What effect do the Battles at Trenton and Princeton have upon the British?

7. How hasd the British view of the military situation in America change since the Hessian defeat at Trenton on Christmas Eve day, 1776?

8. How does the initial assault on Trenton fare for the Americans?

9. Although the British catch sight of the American army approaching, what do the rebels retain?

10. What is George Washington's fear as his troops march toward Trenton?

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