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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 battle at "The Bridge," about which this chapter is entitled, proves a victory for whom?
(a) The British and Hessians.
(b) The British.
(c) The Hessians.
(d) The Americans.

2. Just one week before the Hessian loss in George Washington's surprise attack, many British leaders believe what?
(a) The American rebellion is making little advancement.
(b) The American rebellion is slowly regressing.
(c) The American rebellion is at a standstill.
(d) The American rebellion is nearly broken.

3. The Americans intend to use their artillery pieces as shock weapons against the enemy and as what else?
(a) Supporting arms for reconnaissance forces.
(b) Supporting arms for their own marines.
(c) Supporting arms for search and destroy teams.
(d) Supporting arms for their own infantry.

4. The confrontation the author describes in "Good Ground" between the Rebels and the combined British and Hessian troops is to be what?
(a) A partisan resistance battle.
(b) An offensive battle.
(c) A guerrilla battle.
(d) A defensive battle.

5. The title of this chapter, "The Bridge," refers to one crossing over which waterway?
(a) Delaware Creek.
(b) Matawan Creek.
(c) Assunpink Creek.
(d) Pebble Creek.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the news of "The Surprise" victory over the Hessians spreads through America, many people receive it how?

3. The American destination in reference to the title of the book is originally what?

4. In "Hard Choices," how does the author describe the task of getting the rebel troops together for another battle following their surprise victory over the Hessians?

5. How often during the operation to which the title of the book refers (i.e., Washington's Crossing,) does George Washington believe his forces are unable to win?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the problems the Americans face as they pursue the enemy eastward across New Jersey?

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

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

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

5. How does George Washington plan to use his artillery in his attack on Trenton?

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

7. What factor does time play in the Battle for Trenton?

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

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

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

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