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

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. The American soldiers' determination truly shines through during this whole campaign, and as the author mentions, George Washington's own determination plays what role in their success?
(a) A moderate role.
(b) A big role.
(c) An unnecessary role.
(d) A minimal role.

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

4. The first chapter, "The Rebels," foreshadows which battles?
(a) The biggest.
(b) Merely sea battles.
(c) No battles.
(d) Every battle.

5. After General Washington leaves New York, where do the British follow the Americans over the Hudson River ?
(a) Palisades.
(b) Palomar.
(c) Plymouth Rock.
(d) Passaic.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Hessian troops are exhausted and want to move where to fully rest themselves?

2. The British pacification policy runs into problems arising from a lack of supply, and troops commonly doing what?

3. George Washington holds firmly to his resolve, which the author points out is one of the reasons the general's men regard him how?

4. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?

5. What do the British learn after mastering the skill of marching?

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