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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hard Choices.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?
(a) Overrun the Americans on horseback.
(b) Begin to flee their posts.
(c) Begin to regroup in their positions.
(d) Put up a final stand.

2. General William Howe feels he knows something else. What is it?
(a) The rebels will be willing to negotiate with the King's troops.
(b) The rebels will join the King's troops in opposition to the Hessians.
(c) Under sufficient pressure, the rebels will concede to the King's troops.
(d) The rebels will never see eye to eye with the King's troops.

3. Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe are stationed in the Colonies by whose orders?
(a) The British Parliment.
(b) The British Secretary of War.
(c) The British King.
(d) The British House of Commons.

4. How are Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe related?
(a) First cousins.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Step-brothers.
(d) Uncle and nephew.

5. The author believes that, as the Americans mature as a cohesive unit, they will eventually see the benefits of what?
(a) Order and discipline.
(b) Spiritual faith and discipline.
(c) Intelligence and marching skills.
(d) Order and religiou faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What view proves to be a mistake of historical consequence on the part of the Hessians in the pivotal battle at Trenton?

2. After George Washington's troops cross the Delaware River and head on to engage in a surprise attack on Trenton, the Americans continue in what status?

3. Until the point in "Washington's Crossing" where the Americans cross the river and make a surprise attack, they suffer what types of defeat?

4. 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?

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

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