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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While the location the Americans select is their own ground, it is not what?
(a) Easily located.
(b) Easily overrun.
(c) Easily assaulted.
(d) Easily defendable.

2. At the conclusion of the chapter entitled "The Surprise," the author notes the Hessians are simply tired by the end of the day, and the Americans are far too driven to accept another defeat for what reason?
(a) The Americans have lost too much already.
(b) The Americans are tired of losing.
(c) The Americans are fighting for their freedom.
(d) The Americans are led by George Washington.

3. As the weather worsens, the Americans do not make their return crossing over the river in pursuit of the Hessians until when?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) New Year's Eve.
(c) The first week of January, 1777.
(d) The second week of January, 1777.

4. What item of intelligence that the Hessians receive proves false in the battle Mr. Fischer details in "The Surprise?"
(a) The American forces are three times their actual size.
(b) The Americans will be attacking from two fronts.
(c) The Americans have a significant cavalry force.
(d) The Americans have surrounded the city where the Hessians are.

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) Your Honor.
(b) My Lord.
(c) My Superior.
(d) Baron.

6. As the Americans march toward Princeton, the odds have changed and they now outnumber the British by what ratio?
(a) Nearly 5:1.
(b) Nearly 3:1.
(c) Nearly 2:1.
(d) Nearly 4:1.

7. What is George Washington's only order to his men throughout their march?
(a) Press on.
(b) Move faster.
(c) Maintain courage.
(d) Hold steady.

8. What view proves to be a mistake of historical consequence on the part of the Hessians in the pivotal battle at Trenton?
(a) The rebel units are more extensively trained than the Hessians.
(b) They can not gather the defense needed to fight off the rebels.
(c) They are severely outnumbered.
(d) They can not gather the offense needed to fight off the rebels.

9. In addition to tired troops and inclement weather, the author notes in "Hard Choices" that George Washington also has to face what problem?
(a) A shortage of both ammunition and food supplies.
(b) No supply shortages.
(c) A shortage of food supplies.
(d) A shortage of ammunition.

10. The author stipulates which two battles as having a profound effect on the British conduct of the war?
(a) Princeton, Brunswick.
(b) Trenton, Brunswick.
(c) Newark, Princeton.
(d) Princeton, Trenton.

11. After George Washington's troops cross the Delaware River and head on to engage in a surprise attack on Trenton, the Americans continue in what status?
(a) Soaked, chilled to the bone.
(b) Damp, chilled to the bone.
(c) Dry, chilled to the bone.
(d) Soaked, not chilled.

12. Charles Cornwallis' soldiers outnumber George Washington's rebels by what ratio?
(a) 3:1.
(b) 5:1.
(c) 4:1.
(d) 2:1.

13. American artillery stands a chance of doing what to a formation of highly trained British and German Regulars?
(a) Breaking them.
(b) Moderately damaging them.
(c) Barely intimidating them.
(d) Significantly harming them.

14. The victory of the Americans in their surprise attack on the Hessians that Mr. Fischer relates in "The Surprise" does what to the British view?
(a) Confirms it.
(b) Completely alters it.
(c) Slightly alters it.
(d) Does not alter it,

15. Although George Washington has gained the victory the Americans desperately need in "The Surprise" battle, he also recognizes what?
(a) He has lost a considerable number of troops.
(b) He has used a significant amount of munitions.
(c) Luck is the only reason he won.
(d) He has awoken a formidable enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Between the troops, weapons, and supplies they need to get across the Delaware River prior to the attack, how far behind does traveling in the storm put the Americans?

2. When "The Surprise" battle is over, the Americans have won a decisive victory and the Hessians do what?

3. Just one week before the Hessian loss in George Washington's surprise attack, many British leaders believe what?

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

5. The Americans' surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to also lose control of what?

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