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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. What was George Washington's objective in seizing control of the bridge at Princeton?
(a) Keep the British troops from fleeing and reinforcements from arriving.
(b) Keep Charles Cornwallis and his entourage from escaping.
(c) Keep the British troops from fleeing.
(d) Stop British reinforcements from arriving.

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

3. 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) Trenton.
(b) Teterboro.
(c) Taylortown.
(d) Tennent.

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

5. In "The Surprise," time is still of the essence for the Americans in this historical battle for what reason?
(a) They have limited ammunition.
(b) They must complete the battle by nightfall, or the Hessians will regroup.
(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 American objective following their victory over the Hessians at Trenton, regardless of ease of defense, is to entice the enemy into an assault where?

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

3. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?

4. The rebels return over the river in pursuit of the Hessians, but how large is this campaign?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What style of leadership is beginning to emerge on George Washington's part?

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

3. What is one of the largest problems George Washington is facing during the winter of 1776-1777?

4. How does George Washington view his situation following his victory at Trenton?

5. To what is the title of the chapter called "Good Ground" a reference?

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

7. What factor does time play in the Battle for Trenton?

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

9. What are some of the problems the Americans face as they pursue the enemy eastward across New Jersey?

10. What role does military intelligence play in the Battle at Trenton?

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