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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Washington's Crossing" is a story about which war?
(a) Spanish-American.
(b) French and Indian.
(c) American Revolutionary.
(d) Mexican.

2. Why do the British opt not to hire the Hessian army to serve in the Colonies long before the American Revolution?
(a) They are too costly.
(b) They are not trustworthy.
(c) They are not sufficiently skilled.
(d) They do not speak their language.

3. The officers of the Hessian army all believe in hierarchy, order, and what else?
(a) Low, leather boots without tassels.
(b) The Protestant ethic.
(c) Roman Catholicism.
(d) Discipline.

4. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?
(a) Expertise with knives and sabers.
(b) Marksmanship.
(c) Hand-to-hand fighting skills.
(d) Marital status.

5. Military training is important to the British as they feel it enforces what?
(a) Adoption of skills.
(b) Troop obedience.
(c) Use of equipment.
(d) Understanding of bugle calls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington is not everyone's first choice as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Why is he selected?

2. At the time of the American Revolution, which force is equal to the British army?

3. After the British depart, Washington marches through what town with his troops and is hailed as a hero?

4. Why do the British eventually hire the Hessian troops?

5. How frequently does the leader of the Hessian army conduct drills?

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