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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Order and religiou faith.
(c) Intelligence and marching skills.
(d) Spiritual faith and discipline.

2. When does the American Revolutionary War take place?
(a) 1754-1763.
(b) 1846-1848.
(c) 1775-1883.
(d) 1898-1902.

3. The Hessian system of discipline differs from that of the British in that the Hessians make greater use of what?
(a) Royal legal system.
(b) Uniform Code of Military Justice.
(c) Corporal punishment.
(d) Requiring extra drill practice.

4. At the time of the American Revolution, which force is equal to the British army?
(a) They have no equal.
(b) Spanish army.
(c) French army.
(d) Hessian army.

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

6. Who does not allow the Hessians the rest they request?
(a) General William Howe.
(b) Friedrich Wilhelm II.
(c) Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall.
(d) Lieutenant Andreas von Wiederholdt.

7. What does Congress grant George Washington in order to build his new army?
(a) Full power using any means he sees fit.
(b) Highly limited power within strict guidelines.
(c) Reasonable power with limited restrictions.
(d) Full power within stipulated financial limitations.

8. When the Americans initially flee Long Island, what initially prevents their enemy from catching up?
(a) Lack of boats with shallow water access.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) Low munitions supplies.
(d) Low food supplies.

9. Through where do the British and Hessian troops continue to chase the rebels in pursuit of their goal?
(a) Southern New York.
(b) Eastern Pennsylvania.
(c) Western Connecticut.
(d) Southern New Jersey.

10. Following their confrontation in November, 1776, near the New Jersey shoreline on the Hudson River, where does General Cornwallis instruct his troops to follow the Americans?
(a) Back to Philadelphia.
(b) Down to Baltimore.
(c) Clear across the state.
(d) North to Boston.

11. How extensively do the Americans display their lack of training and discipline?
(a) In few ways.
(b) In many ways.
(c) In virtually all ways.
(d) In a moderate number of ways.

12. 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 convinced 99% of the success.
(c) He is relatively sure of the success.
(d) He is certain of the success.

13. "Washington's Crossing" is a story about which war?
(a) Mexican.
(b) French and Indian.
(c) American Revolutionary.
(d) Spanish-American.

14. Rather than a retreat from New York, how does General Washington view the maneuver?
(a) As a "swing to the wing."
(b) As a "switch in fronts."
(c) As a "slide to the side."
(d) As "resorting gear at the rear."

15. In what battle do the Americans lose New York to their enemy?
(a) Fort Washington.
(b) Fort Lee.
(c) Fort Lewis.
(d) Fort Albany.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the British eventually hire the Hessian troops?

2. 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?

3. In the chapter entitled "The Crisis," the author notes people already use the title "his Excellency" when speaking to George Washington, but identifies what other term as having a very different tone to it?

4. What do the British intend to do following their confrontation with the Americans on the New Jersey shoreline of the Hudson River?

5. In 1776, the British start to get cocky in their attitude toward the rebellion and do not think that it will survive beyond what point?

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