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

2. How do the Americans rate the effectiveness of their artillery in combat with the British?
(a) Highly effective.
(b) Primarily used for loudness and smoke cover.
(c) Moderately effective.
(d) Limited in effectiveness.

3. Although the Hessians prepare in every other way possible against an attack, what factor plays a crucial role in the events the author details in the chapter he calls "The Surprise?"
(a) The time of the attack.
(b) The weather.
(c) The speed of the attack.
(d) The size of the American army.

4. The author stipulates which two battles as having a profound effect on the British conduct of the war?
(a) Princeton, Brunswick.
(b) Newark, Princeton.
(c) Princeton, Trenton.
(d) Trenton, Brunswick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?

2. The original plans are to cross the Delaware River under what circumstances?

3. The Americans' surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to also lose control of what?

4. 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?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does George Washington plan to use his artillery in his attack on Trenton?

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

9. How does Charles Cornwallis conduct his decision making?

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

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