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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Initially, General Washington and his remaining troops flee Long Island to what location?
(a) The Bronx.
(b) Queens.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Staten Island.

2. Who expands the Hessian army?
(a) Andreas von Wiederholdt II.
(b) Wilhelm Karl Friedrich II.
(c) Johann Gottlieb II.
(d) Friedrich Wilhelm II.

3. How certain is General William Howe about how successful the British army will be in opposition to the American rebels?
(a) He is unsure of the success.
(b) He is relatively sure of the success.
(c) He is convinced 99% of the success.
(d) He is certain of the success.

4. In "The Surprise," time is still of the essence for the Americans in this historical battle for what reason?
(a) They must complete the battle by nightfall, or the Hessians will regroup.
(b) They have limited ammunition.
(c) They must attack quickly, or they are in grave danger of losing the battle.
(d) They must attack slowly and methodically, or they may lose too many men.

5. Charles Cornwallis has a larger army but fewer members in his War Council, which he operates more like a court where he is a ruler rather than a leader, and is referred to by what term?
(a) My Lord.
(b) Baron.
(c) My Superior.
(d) Your Honor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what month of 1776 do the Americans lose the Battle of Long Island?

3. How does the author describe the enemy forces subsequent to their loss at Princeton?

4. In "Hard Choices," the enemy is moving to the east side of what state?

5. The officers of the Hessian army all believe in hierarchy, order, and what else?

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