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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Does not alter it,
(d) Slightly alters it.

2. Whatever happens, George Washington is adamant that he will strike against the enemy when?
(a) That day.
(b) By nightfall.
(c) Before midnight.
(d) By noon.

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 at bay.
(d) Keep rebel patrols from finding the positions of British units.

4. What are the British and Hessian troops noted for throughout the war in the Colonies?
(a) Getting a late start to their day.
(b) Getting a start before dawn every day.
(c) Getting an early start to their day.
(d) Getting to sleep after midnight every day.

5. Following their victory in the surprise attack against the Hessians, the Americans share a spirit that the author describes as what?
(a) Different from the last fight.
(b) Reflecting concern as to how they will continue.
(c) Demonstrating uncertainty as to whether they can survive against the British.
(d) Identical to the last fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. George Washington holds firmly to his resolve, which the author points out is one of the reasons the general's men regard him how?

2. While the British position at Princeton proves "untenable," they manage to disrupt George Washington's advance where?

3. However tough their situation, following their victory over the Hessians, the American troops are determined to have the enemy what?

4. As the Americans march toward Princeton, the odds have changed and they now outnumber the British by what ratio?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What deters George Washington from attacking Trenton when he originally plans?

2. What does George Washington view as critical to the success of his attack on Trenton?

3. What effect do the Battles at Trenton and Princeton have upon the British?

4. What does Benjamin Rush's term "composure" indicate when describing the mood of the American rebels?

5. How does the initial assault on Trenton fare for the Americans?

6. What is the outcome when the British attempt to defend Princeton?

7. What approach does George Washington take to decision making?

8. How does Charles Cornwallis view the American forces following their second victory at Trenton?

9. What is George Washington's fear as his troops march toward Trenton?

10. How does Charles Cornwallis conduct his decision making?

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