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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. Intelligence has what to do with the Americans' success in "The Surprise" battle and the Hessian's failure?
(a) Significant only in the Americans' success.
(b) Significant only in the Hessian's failure.
(c) A great deal.
(d) A minimal influence.

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

3. 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?
(a) Taylortown.
(b) Tennent.
(c) Teterboro.
(d) Trenton.

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

5. 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 daylight.
(b) After the enemy is awake and is up and about.
(c) In the nor'easter.
(d) In the nor'wester.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. British commanders are highly skilled professionals who bond with one another as old boys, but are sensitive to what?

3. When George Washington decides to march on Princeton, he orders his army to seize control of the highway where it crosses a bridge over what waterway?

4. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?

5. The author stipulates which two battles as having a profound effect on the British conduct of the war?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What role does the nor'easter play in the Hessian's lack of preparedness for an attack?

5. What does George Washington view as critical to the success of his attack on Trenton?

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

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

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

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

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

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