Divided Loyalties, Act 2- Scene 3

How can Washington be described based off the scene’s opening?

• Ethical
• Lazy
• Organized

What does the word bleak mean as it is used on page 34?

• Desolate
• Fruitful
• Welcoming

Which of the following statements from the text proves that it is difficult to be a Loyalist in New Jersey at this time?

• “I am shocked that you have been meeting with those rebels and troublemakers.”
• "The local farmers refuse to sell to me.”
• "British ships have been blockading the harbors so that merchant ships can neither come in nor go out.”

How can the winter storm on Christmas night best be described?

• Detrimental to Washington’s plans, and pushing back their attack
• The storm delayed the planned attack, however it also helped the Continental army since the British soldiers were unable to survey the area
• The storm helped the British troops since Washington’s army was unable to approach

Which of the following best describes the Patriots during the Battle of Trenton?

• Unsuccessful
• Careful
• Victorious

What does the word casualties on page 37 mean?

• fatalities
• wounded
• supplies

The narrator states that winning the Battle of Trenton, “gives the Patriot cause new life.” What does this mean?

• The Patriots had a moral boost after defeating the British in battle
• They were able to save the lives of many Patriot soldiers
• They had a new reason that they wanted to defeat the British soldiers