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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. The battle at "The Bridge," about which this chapter is entitled, proves a victory for whom?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some of the unexpected obstacles George Washington encounters en route to Trenton?

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

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

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

6. What effect do the Battles at Trenton and Princeton have upon the British?

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

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

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

10. How does Charles Cornwallis view the American forces following their second victory at Trenton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What effect does the Battle of Bunker Hill have on British General William Howe? What haunts Howe? How does he come to view the British chances of winning the conflict? What does he view as necessary for the Americans to be defeated and kept down? What does Howe think the chances of the British achieving this are? What does he think the chances are for the Americans coming to see eye to eye with the British? What habits does Howe develop?

Essay Topic 2

Why does the recruitment of new troops become of great concern to George Washington? How significant is the number of troops reaching their term? What are these men planning to do? What does the army offer those willing to reenlist? In addition to money, what do these men recognize about their remaining in the army?

Essay Topic 3

How does New York come to fall to the British? What impact does poor military intelligence play in the Americans' loss of Long Island? What effect does weather play on the Americans' retreat to Manhattan? Where is the final battle that seals the fall of New York? What contributes to the Americans' loss of New York?

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