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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Hessian system of discipline differs from that of the British in that the Hessians make greater use of what?
(a) Requiring extra drill practice.
(b) Uniform Code of Military Justice.
(c) Corporal punishment.
(d) Royal legal system.

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

3. The Hessian troops are exhausted and want to move where to fully rest themselves?
(a) Germany.
(b) Better quarters.
(c) New York.
(d) Boston.

4. The Hessian army is comprised of what type of soldiers?
(a) Polish.
(b) Russian.
(c) Swiss.
(d) German.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the British militia instruct beyond a general attitude?

3. What do the people view Washington as being?

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

5. According to the author, during the American's retreat following their defeat in New York, how do the rebels behave?

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