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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After their victory in New York, the British make plans to settle down for the winter. However, what distance factor works against them in a big way?
(a) Ability to maintain effective communication and accurate intelligence.
(b) Fresh troops and supplies take a long time to reach America.
(c) Movement of their troops and equipment has been slow given the size.
(d) Movement of their troops and equipment has been costly.

2. On what single most urgent task does Thoma Paine attempt to concentrate the mind of the nation?
(a) Obtain a true democratic government, nationally.
(b) Attain a guerrilla combat victory, soon.
(c) Quickly rebuilding its army.
(d) Achieve national unity, with determination.

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

4. At what location are the Americans just a few miles from where the British settle on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River?
(a) Fort Greene.
(b) Fort Lee.
(c) Fort Washington.
(d) Fort Delaware.

5. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?
(a) Yorktown.
(b) Long Island.
(c) Trenton.
(d) Bunker Hill.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where in New York Harbor do the British and Hessian armies arrive?

3. As the weather worsens, the Americans do not make their return crossing over the river in pursuit of the Hessians until when?

4. The Hessian army is comprised of what type of soldiers?

5. What habits does General William Howe adopt after he recognizes the rebels' level of resistance?

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