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

2. What view proves to be a mistake of historical consequence on the part of the Hessians in the pivotal battle at Trenton?
(a) They are severely outnumbered.
(b) They can not gather the offense needed to fight off the rebels.
(c) They can not gather the defense needed to fight off the rebels.
(d) The rebel units are more extensively trained than the Hessians.

3. Although the Hessians prepare in every other way possible against an attack, what factor plays a crucial role in the events the author details in the chapter he calls "The Surprise?"
(a) The size of the American army.
(b) The time of the attack.
(c) The speed of the attack.
(d) The weather.

4. While the location the Americans select is their own ground, it is not what?
(a) Easily overrun.
(b) Easily assaulted.
(c) Easily located.
(d) Easily defendable.

5. What is George Washington's only order to his men throughout their march?
(a) Move faster.
(b) Hold steady.
(c) Maintain courage.
(d) Press on.

Short Answer Questions

1. The title of this chapter, "The Bridge," refers to one crossing over which waterway?

2. According to the author, of what are the Americans in awe regarding their opponents in combat?

3. 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?

4. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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