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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 Cornwallis' troops come to feel in comparison with their commanders?
(a) They have no new respect for rebels, but have diminishing faith in their own leaders.
(b) They have a new respect for rebels, but retain faith in their own leaders.
(c) They view the American victory as a fluke, and are keeping faith in their own leaders.
(d) They have a new respect for Americans, and are losing faith in their own leaders.

2. In "Hard Choices," the author reveals the consensus is to pursue the enemy for what reason?
(a) One victory is not enough.
(b) It is important to keep them retreating.
(c) It is best to pursue before they regroup.
(d) The enemy has no resupplies at this time.

3. Charles Cornwallis has a larger army but fewer members in his War Council, which he operates more like a court where he is a ruler rather than a leader, and is referred to by what term?
(a) My Lord.
(b) Baron.
(c) Your Honor.
(d) My Superior.

4. How many of the Americans' artillery pieces are lost in George Washington's Delaware River crossing?
(a) None.
(b) Almost half.
(c) Virtually all.
(d) Nearly a third.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The original plans are to cross the Delaware River under what circumstances?

2. When "The Surprise" battle is over, the Americans have won a decisive victory and the Hessians do what?

3. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?

4. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?

5. Although George Washington has gained the victory the Americans desperately need in "The Surprise" battle, he also recognizes what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What role does military intelligence play in the Battle at Trenton?

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

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

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

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

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

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