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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. How do the Americans rate the effectiveness of their artillery in combat with the British?
(a) Limited in effectiveness.
(b) Primarily used for loudness and smoke cover.
(c) Moderately effective.
(d) Highly effective.

2. In addition to tired troops and inclement weather, the author notes in "Hard Choices" that George Washington also has to face what problem?
(a) A shortage of both ammunition and food supplies.
(b) A shortage of food supplies.
(c) No supply shortages.
(d) A shortage of ammunition.

3. What are the British and Hessian troops noted for throughout the war in the Colonies?
(a) Getting to sleep after midnight every day.
(b) Getting a late start to their day.
(c) Getting a start before dawn every day.
(d) Getting an early start to their day.

4. American artillery stands a chance of doing what to a formation of highly trained British and German Regulars?
(a) Moderately damaging them.
(b) Breaking them.
(c) Significantly harming them.
(d) Barely intimidating them.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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?

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

4. 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?

5. What item of intelligence that the Hessians receive proves false in the battle Mr. Fischer details in "The Surprise?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Charles Cornwallis conduct his decision making?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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