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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. In "The Surprise," time is still of the essence for the Americans in this historical battle for what reason?
(a) They must attack quickly, or they are in grave danger of losing the battle.
(b) They must attack slowly and methodically, or they may lose too many men.
(c) They have limited ammunition.
(d) They must complete the battle by nightfall, or the Hessians will regroup.

2. From a military perspective, what is George Washington concerned about in the attack at Trenton?
(a) His troops are soaking wet, cold, and slow.
(b) His troops are in poor spirits.
(c) The element of surprise has been lost.
(d) A large loss of supplies and weapons in the crossing.

3. The American objective following their victory over the Hessians at Trenton, regardless of ease of defense, is to entice the enemy into an assault where?
(a) In an American city.
(b) In the open American countryside.
(c) On the Americans' turf.
(d) Off the American coast.

4. 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.

5. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?
(a) They have pretty much given up.
(b) They are in understandably poor spirits.
(c) They are despondent.
(d) They are in remarkably good spirits.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. At the conclusion of the chapter entitled "The Surprise," the author notes the Hessians are simply tired by the end of the day, and the Americans are far too driven to accept another defeat for what reason?

3. How does the artillery affect the mobility of the American army during their march toward Trenton?

4. As the Americans march toward Princeton, the odds have changed and they now outnumber the British by what ratio?

5. How does the author describe the storm that breaks out on the day of the battle on which this book centers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Benjamin Rush's term "composure" indicate when describing the mood of the American rebels?

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

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

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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