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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Plan of the Campaign.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who expands the Hessian army?
(a) Andreas von Wiederholdt II.
(b) Johann Gottlieb II.
(c) Friedrich Wilhelm II.
(d) Wilhelm Karl Friedrich II.

2. At what rate does the Hessian army expand?
(a) Steadily.
(b) Somewhat quickly.
(c) Very rapidly.
(d) Slowly.

3. As the British convene, at what pace does their training continue?
(a) Furiously.
(b) Moderately.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Sporadically.

4. Why do the British eventually hire the Hessian troops?
(a) A virtual mercenary, the monarch of Hesse, hires on at a bargain rate.
(b) The monarch of Hesse is in deep need of funds.
(c) The British fear fighting will soon break out.
(d) Fighting breaks out in the Colonies.

5. The first chapter, "The Rebels," foreshadows what events?
(a) The struggles in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and the Carolinas.
(b) The death of Benjamin Franklin prior to the end of the war..
(c) The hardest struggles yet to come in the Revolution.
(d) The death of Washington prior to the end of the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first chapter, "The Rebels," foreshadows which battles?

2. What type of concept is the British light infantry?

3. Although the Colonists do not win this episode, after what incident does General William Howe come to believe the British will lose the war?

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

5. What is the result of the strong demonstration in which General William Howe participates that is intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?

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