The Crossing (movie quiz)

Which of these famous Founding Fathers was a young officer who aided George Washington during the war?

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Before the Battle of Trenton, the British expected the Patriots to surrender within the next "fortnite" or _______.

• 1 week

• 2 weeks

• 2 days

• 24 hours

On which river did "The Crossing" take place?

• Potomac River
• Delaware River
• Hudson River
• St. Lawrence River

Who was temporarily the supreme commander of the Continental Army while they were being transported across the river?

• Henry Knox (the fat bookseller)
• Hugh Mercer (the doctor)
• Alexander Hamilton (the young officer)
• John Glover (the fisherman)

What holiday did the Hessians celebrate the night before "The Crossing?"

• Christmas
• Thanksgiving
• Easter
• Independence Day

What did General Washington have Alexander Hamilton do before they marched into Trenton?

• Silence (kill) the local merchants.
• Silence (kill) the Hessians at the guard house.
• Silence (kill) the local citizens who might warn the Hessians.
• Silence (kill) a traitor/spy in the Continental Army.

How many Patriots were killed at the Battle of Trenton?

• 0
• 5
• 125
• 900

What happened to Colonel Rall (the leader of the Hessians)?

• He was hanged by the Continental Army.
• He escaped capture.
• He died of a sniper's gunshot wound.
• He died after getting hit by a cannon ball.

What did General Washington have sent to the Continental Congress to show them he defeated the Hessians at Trenton?

• Colonel Rall's head
• Colonel Rall's wig
• Colonel Rall's sword
• Colonel Rall's hand

True of False: The American army had been winning all the battles leading up to the Battle of Trenton.

• False

• True