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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Good Ground.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Damp, chilled to the bone.
(b) Soaked, chilled to the bone.
(c) Dry, chilled to the bone.
(d) Soaked, not chilled.

2. When the Americans initially flee Long Island, what initially prevents their enemy from catching up?
(a) Bad weather.
(b) Lack of boats with shallow water access.
(c) Low food supplies.
(d) Low munitions supplies.

3. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?
(a) Spiritual faith and discipline.
(b) Intelligence and marching skills.
(c) Order and discipline.
(d) Order and religiou faith.

4. The American destination in reference to the title of the book is originally what?
(a) Tuckahoe.
(b) Kept secret.
(c) Princeton.
(d) Known only to the officers.

5. 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) Trenton.
(b) Taylortown.
(c) Teterboro.
(d) Tennent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Between the troops, weapons, and supplies they need to get across the Delaware River prior to the attack, how far behind does traveling in the storm put the Americans?

2. Initially, General Washington and his remaining troops flee Long Island to what location?

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

4. The summer illness that plagues those fighting the Americans in the latter half of the 1770s strikes which troops?

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

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