American Revolution Quiz

Who was captured by American soldiers on patrol?

• Ben Franklin

• John Honeyman

• Nathan Hale

• General Thomas Gage

George Washington personally interrogates Honeyman. What does Honeyman tell Washington?

• The British army is getting ready to attack

• The British are expecting an attack by the Americans

• General Howe is suspending all attacks for the winter

What season is coming up?

• Christmas
• Thanksgiving

• Valentine's Day

• Halloween

What did James figure out about Honeyman?

• He was a magician that could escape confinement

• He had been spying on the Americans for the British

• He had been spying on the British for Washington

• He had left the British army

Why is Benjamin Franklin in France?

• He is meeting with Thomas Jefferson

• He is asking the French for support in the Revolution

• He is trying to get money from the French king

• He has decided to live there

When does Washington say they are going to attack?

• Tomorrow after sunrise

• Tomorrow after sundown

How many different regiments is Washington planning to cross the Delaware River to attack?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What day and year did Washington’s army cross the Delaware?

• December 24, 1776

• December 1, 1776

• December 30, 1776

• December 25, 1776

Were the Hessians surprised by the Continental Army’s arrival? (yes or no)

• Yes!

• No!

Who won the battle at Trenton?

• The Colonists
• The British

• The French

• The Redcoats