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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. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?
(a) 7 a.m.
(b) Noon.
(c) 11 a.m.
(d) 9 a.m.

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

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

4. 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) Does not alter it,
(b) Confirms it.
(c) Slightly alters it.
(d) Completely alters it.

5. 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) Pebble Brook.
(b) Delaware Brook.
(c) Rocky Brook.
(d) Stony Brook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Cornwallis' soldiers outnumber George Washington's rebels by what ratio?

2. 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?

3. What was George Washington's objective in seizing control of the bridge at Princeton?

4. 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?

5. How do the Americans rate the effectiveness of their artillery in combat with the British?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How hasd the British view of the military situation in America change since the Hessian defeat at Trenton on Christmas Eve day, 1776?

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

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

10. Why is the bridge at Assunpink Creek crucial for the Americans to protect?

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