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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. 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) An unnecessary role.
(b) A minimal role.
(c) A moderate role.
(d) A big role.

2. How does the author describe the storm that breaks out on the day of the battle on which this book centers?
(a) A surmountable obstacle.
(b) A minimal obstruction.
(c) Not an encumbrance.
(d) A blessing in disguise.

3. 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) Someone else's idea rather than his own.
(c) His own idea in case it goes wrong.
(d) His own idea, regardless of its origination, for his own advancement.

4. After crossing the Delaware River and arriving late, George Washington is beside himself when he realizes his forces will have to attack Trenton under what condition?
(a) In the nor'wester.
(b) In the nor'easter.
(c) After the enemy is awake and is up and about.
(d) In the daylight.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When do the American troops prepare to cross the Delaware River and invade Trenton?

3. Intelligence has what to do with the Americans' success in "The Surprise" battle and the Hessian's failure?

4. 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?

5. Whatever happens, George Washington is adamant that he will strike against the enemy when?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How successful are the rebels in crossing the Delaware River?

4. How does Charles Cornwallis conduct his decision making?

5. What approach does George Washington take to decision making?

6. What deters George Washington from attacking Trenton when he originally plans?

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

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

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

10. Why is the nor'easter seen as a blessing in disguise?

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