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

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. According to the author in the chapter entitled "The Surprise," if the Americans lose this historical battle, it will signal the end of George Washington's career, if not what?
(a) The loss of significant amounts of American supplies.
(b) The flight of the rebel army.
(c) The end of the American cause altogether.
(d) The end of the rebel assault for months to come.

4. What item of intelligence that the Hessians receive proves false in the battle Mr. Fischer details in "The Surprise?"
(a) The Americans have a significant cavalry force.
(b) The Americans have surrounded the city where the Hessians are.
(c) The Americans will be attacking from two fronts.
(d) The American forces are three times their actual size.

5. 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) His own idea, regardless of its origination, for his own advancement.
(b) His own idea in case it goes wrong.
(c) Someone else's idea rather than his own.
(d) Someone else's idea because he always ensures credit is given where it is rightfully due.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. The Americans' surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to also lose control of what?

5. The battle at "The Bridge," about which this chapter is entitled, proves a victory for whom?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is the bridge at Assunpink Creek crucial for the Americans to protect?

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

4. What are some of the unexpected obstacles George Washington encounters en route to Trenton?

5. What style of leadership is beginning to emerge on George Washington's part?

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

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

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

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

10. What role does the determination of the Americans play in their success?

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