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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Charles Cornwallis is in denial over the growing rebel troop strength, and, acting on his experience, what does he feel is the best course to take?
(a) A strong stroke is the best course against a weak opponent.
(b) A strong defene is the best course against a weak opponent.
(c) A moderate stroke is the best course against a weak opponent.
(d) A staggering approach is the best course against a weak opponent.

2. The original plans are to cross the Delaware River under what circumstances?
(a) Under cover of darkness and attack a little after dawn.
(b) Under cover of darkness and attack a little before dawn.
(c) At dawn and attack with adequate daylight.
(d) Under cover of darkness and attack at dawn.

3. The night after the battle at the bridge where rebels win their second victory, Charles Cornwallis' men keep tabs on the Americans, the objective being to watch the enemy and do what?
(a) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of Hessian units.
(b) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of British and Hessian units.
(c) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of British units.
(d) Keep rebel patrols at bay.

4. How do the soldiers of George Washington's army feel he stands in battle against their opponents?
(a) They have full confidence in his leadership, but are concerned over the enemy's strength.
(b) They trust him implicitly, and have full confidence in his leadership ability.
(c) They trust him implicitly, but are unsure if they can hold up to the cold.
(d) They are unsure, but have full confidence in his leadership ability.

5. When do the American troops prepare to cross the Delaware River and invade Trenton?
(a) Christmas Day.
(b) New Year's Eve.
(c) St. Nicholas Day.
(d) Christmas Eve.

6. The battle at "The Bridge," about which this chapter is entitled, proves a victory for whom?
(a) The Hessians.
(b) The British and Hessians.
(c) The Americans.
(d) The British.

7. In "Hard Choices," who urges George Washington to push the enemy from the state?
(a) John Cadwalader.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) General Nathanael Greene.

8. In the chapter entitled "Good Ground," the author states Americans expect an attack in great strength by combined British and Hessian troops, so they decide it would be best to have it where?
(a) Taylortown.
(b) Tennent.
(c) Trenton.
(d) Teterboro.

9. 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) Dry, chilled to the bone.
(b) Soaked, not chilled.
(c) Damp, chilled to the bone.
(d) Soaked, chilled to the bone.

10. The Hessian officers are angry about their defeat in the surprise victory by the rebels, and they want what?
(a) They are out for revenge on the Americans.
(b) They merely want to return to Europe.
(c) They want an initial asault by the British with a Hessian mop up later.
(d) They want to retaliate, but have no means.

11. How many of the Americans' artillery pieces are lost in George Washington's Delaware River crossing?
(a) Nearly a third.
(b) Virtually all.
(c) None.
(d) Almost half.

12. However tough their situation, following their victory over the Hessians, the American troops are determined to have the enemy what?
(a) Pushed to the coast.
(b) Admit defeat.
(c) Gone from their country.
(d) No longer dominating them.

13. When George Washington decides to march on Princeton, he orders his army to seize control of the highway where it crosses a bridge over what waterway?
(a) Stony Brook.
(b) Pebble Brook.
(c) Delaware Brook.
(d) Rocky Brook.

14. The title of this chapter, "The Bridge," refers to one crossing over which waterway?
(a) Assunpink Creek.
(b) Matawan Creek.
(c) Delaware Creek.
(d) Pebble Creek.

15. 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 slowly and methodically, or they may lose too many men.
(d) They must attack quickly, or they are in grave danger of losing the battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Americans intend to use their artillery pieces as shock weapons against the enemy and as what else?

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

3. In "Hard Choices," the author indicates that it is important to note George Washington's style of leadership when his war council convenes, that he presents a promising proposal as what?

4. British commanders are highly skilled professionals who bond with one another as old boys, but are sensitive to what?

5. American artillery stands a chance of doing what to a formation of highly trained British and German Regulars?

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