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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) 6 hours.
(b) 4 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

2. In what battle do the Americans lose New York to their enemy?
(a) Fort Lewis.
(b) Fort Albany.
(c) Fort Washington.
(d) Fort Lee.

3. The weather deteriorates as George Washington and his troops proceed, and what type of storm blows in?
(a) Nor'wester.
(b) Hurricane.
(c) Nor'easter.
(d) Typhoon.

4. General Washington believes that only 20% of British forces are on Long Island and are ready for battle. In reality, what is this percentage?
(a) 100%.
(b) 90%.
(c) 75%.
(d) 50%.

5. An illness tears through the troops that fight against the Americans during the summer of what year in the latter half of the 1770s?
(a) 1777.
(b) 1775.
(c) 1778.
(d) 1776.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When do the American troops prepare to cross the Delaware River and invade Trenton?

3. After crossing the Delaware River and arriving late, George Washington is beside himself when he realizes his forces will have to attack Trenton under what condition?

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

5. Where does the Americans' intelligence methodology work better than it had in New York?

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