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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. As the weather worsens, the Americans do not make their return crossing over the river in pursuit of the Hessians until when?
(a) The first week of January, 1777.
(b) The second week of January, 1777.
(c) New Year's Eve.
(d) New Year's Day.

2. 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?
(a) Stony Brook.
(b) Delaware Brook.
(c) Rocky Brook.
(d) Pebble Brook.

3. What was George Washington's objective in seizing control of the bridge at Princeton?
(a) Keep Charles Cornwallis and his entourage from escaping.
(b) Stop British reinforcements from arriving.
(c) Keep the British troops from fleeing.
(d) Keep the British troops from fleeing and reinforcements from arriving.

4. Whatever happens, George Washington is adamant that he will strike against the enemy when?
(a) Before midnight.
(b) That day.
(c) By noon.
(d) By nightfall.

5. The rebels return over the river in pursuit of the Hessians, but how large is this campaign?
(a) Bigger than the first.
(b) 1/3 smaller than the first.
(c) Equal in size to the first.
(d) 2/3 smaller than the first as the Hessians are widely dispersed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Charles Cornwallis is in denial over the growing rebel troop strength, and, acting on his experience, what does he feel is the best course to take?

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?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does George Washington view his situation following his victory at Trenton?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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