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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Intelligence has what to do with the Americans' success in "The Surprise" battle and the Hessian's failure?
(a) A great deal.
(b) Significant only in the Americans' success.
(c) A minimal influence.
(d) Significant only in the Hessian's failure.

2. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?
(a) Overrun the Americans on horseback.
(b) Put up a final stand.
(c) Begin to regroup in their positions.
(d) Begin to flee their posts.

3. How does the artillery affect the mobility of the American army during their march toward Trenton?
(a) Imposes a major impediment.
(b) They maintain a rapid speed.
(c) Provides relative maneuverability.
(d) Presents only a moderate hindrance.

4. In the chapter entitled "Hard Choices," George Washington realizes he is in a delicate spot because if he makes any mistakes, or if fortune turns against him, he risks what?
(a) Losing his plantation, Mount Vernon.
(b) Setting the rebel cause back.
(c) Losing militarily, but not terms of government rule.
(d) Ruining the American cause.

5. How many of George Washington's troops are lost to the Delaware River during the Americans' crossing?
(a) Only a handful.
(b) Over 25 troops.
(c) Nearly 40 troops.
(d) Not one.

6. According to the author, of what are the Americans in awe regarding their opponents in combat?
(a) Their opponents' marching, artillery training, and determination.
(b) Their opponents' timeliness, skill, and never fleeing.
(c) Their opponents' discipline, marching, and marksmanship.
(d) Their opponents' discipline, skill, and sheer effrontery.

7. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?
(a) They are in remarkably good spirits.
(b) They are despondent.
(c) They are in understandably poor spirits.
(d) They have pretty much given up.

8. 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 staggering approach is the best course against a weak opponent.
(b) A moderate stroke is the best course against a weak opponent.
(c) A strong defene is the best course against a weak opponent.
(d) A strong stroke is the best course against a weak opponent.

9. In "Good Ground," the author notes the Americans learn the British leaders are planning to strike at either Trenton or what location?
(a) Crosswicks.
(b) Cresskill.
(c) Cranbury.
(d) Cranford.

10. What do the Hessians do prior to the attack in "The Surprise?"
(a) Increase the number of security guards.
(b) Let their guard down.
(c) Maintain their vigilance despite alarms.
(d) Cut off patrols completely after a week of false alarms.

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

12. How does the author describe the storm that breaks out on the day of the battle on which this book centers?
(a) A blessing in disguise.
(b) A minimal obstruction.
(c) A surmountable obstacle.
(d) Not an encumbrance.

13. George Washington has a smaller army but a larger War Council. Washinginton's War Council has more open meetings, proposes problems for advice about how to advance rather than having already made decisions, and includes what else?
(a) Local citizens who are invited to attend and speak freely.
(b) Enlisted troops, but no civilians.
(c) Any soldier, unlike Charles Cornwallis' small, aristocratic circle.
(d) Any officer or non-commissioned officer is invited to speak openly.

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

15. The Hessian officers are angry about their defeat in the surprise victory by the rebels, and they want what?
(a) They want to retaliate, but have no means.
(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 are out for revenge on the Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. The American soldiers' determination truly shines through during this whole campaign, and as the author mentions, George Washington's own determination plays what role in their success?

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

3. In addition to tired troops and inclement weather, the author notes in "Hard Choices" that George Washington also has to face what problem?

4. What term does Benjamin Rush use to describe the mood of the American troops?

5. The battle at "The Bridge," about which this chapter is entitled, proves a victory for whom?

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