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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Just one week before the Hessian loss in George Washington's surprise attack, many British leaders believe what?
(a) The American rebellion is slowly regressing.
(b) The American rebellion is at a standstill.
(c) The American rebellion is making little advancement.
(d) The American rebellion is nearly broken.

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

3. In order to put the Americans down and keep them down, General William Howe feels the British will have to be what?
(a) Very positive.
(b) Very aggressive.
(c) Very resistant.
(d) Very regressive.

4. What other group of individuals plays both sides well during the American Revolutionary War?
(a) Physicians.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Merchants.
(d) Tavern and inn owners.

5. In "Hard Choices," how does the author describe the task of getting the rebel troops together for another battle following their surprise victory over the Hessians?
(a) Relatively easy, as the rebel victory has them highly motivated.
(b) Partially taxing, as the rebels are highly scattered.
(c) Difficult, as the rebels have not sufficiently recovered or rested.
(d) Only somewhat difficult, as the rebels have pretty much recovered.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Americans initially flee Long Island, what initially prevents their enemy from catching up?

2. As the Americans assemble and pursue their march toward Trenton, what course does the stormy weather take?

3. In what battle do the Americans lose New York to their enemy?

4. Whatever happens, George Washington is adamant that he will strike against the enemy when?

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

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