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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a big issue facing the American rebels?
(a) Lack of dedication.
(b) Lack of enemy intelligence.
(c) Overload of ammunition supplies.
(d) Lack of courage.

2. The British military is very organized and feels training makes a significant contribution to what?
(a) Morse Code.
(b) Preservation of order.
(c) Scholastic apptitude.
(d) Flag signaling.

3. 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?
(a) The Battle of Yorktown.
(b) The Ride of Paul Revere.
(c) The Boston Tea Party.
(d) The Battle of Bunker Hill.

4. 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 Yorktown.
(d) The Battle of Bunker Hill.

5. How extensively do the Americans display their lack of training and discipline?
(a) In virtually all ways.
(b) In a moderate number of ways.
(c) In few ways.
(d) In many ways.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the overall goal of the British in America?

3. Where does General William Howe become part of a strong demonstration intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?

4. In the first chapter, "The Rebels," the author foreshadows upcoming events by initially using what term?

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

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