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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The March.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does General Washington respond to families, such as the Van Hornes, who pledge allegiance to the king?
(a) He deports them to a neutral island in the Caribbean Sea.
(b) He does nothing other than look down on it.
(c) He orders them to trial on charges of treason.
(d) He compels them to relinquish their property and financial assets.

2. As George Washington makes plans for a surprise attack on Trenton, where do Richard and William Howe disperse the British forces?
(a) Far and wide throughout New Jersey.
(b) Across western New Jersey.
(c) Throughout eastern New Jersey and New York.
(d) Across southern New Jersey.

3. How are Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe related?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Uncle and nephew.
(c) Step-brothers.
(d) First cousins.

4. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?
(a) Bunker Hill.
(b) Trenton.
(c) Yorktown.
(d) Long Island.

5. Although the Colonists do not win this episode, after what incident does General William Howe come to believe the British will lose the war?
(a) The Battle of Long Island.
(b) The Battle of Trenton.
(c) The Battle of Bunker Hill.
(d) The Battle of Yorktown.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1776, the British start to get cocky in their attitude toward the rebellion and do not think that it will survive beyond what point?

2. Rather than a retreat from New York, how does General Washington view the maneuver?

3. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?

4. As the Americans assemble and pursue their march toward Trenton, what course does the stormy weather take?

5. What are the first British battalions to land?

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