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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two Councils.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the American military system prove its superiority?
(a) It has more extensive training.
(b) It displays better order and discipline.
(c) It uses superior equipment.
(d) It is simple and flexible.

2. How frequently does the leader of the Hessian army conduct drills?
(a) Alternating days.
(b) Weekly.
(c) Sporadically.
(d) Daily.

3. In "Hard Choices," the author notes one of the biggest problems facing George Washington's army is recruiting new troops as many soldiers are reaching the end of their term and planning to do what?
(a) Leave to go home and continue farming.
(b) Leave to go home or serve in the navy.
(c) Leave to go home.
(d) Leave to serve in the navy.

4. As the news of "The Surprise" victory over the Hessians spreads through America, many people receive it how?
(a) As more hype than significance.
(b) Uncertain of whether it is a turning point.
(c) Suspiciously, as more exageration than reality.
(d) As a vindication of the American Cause.

5. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the first British battalions to land?

2. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?

3. Following their victory in the surprise attack against the Hessians, the Americans share a spirit that the author describes as what?

4. Congress grants George Washington the power to rebuild his army in the fashion they do because they know what?

5. What term does Benjamin Rush use to describe the mood of the American troops?

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