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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 42 through 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the stranger tell Jonathan to do?
(a) Go ahead of the soldiers and bring back information.
(b) Remain at the tavern and await further instructions.
(c) Go back to his parents.
(d) Join the soldiers.

2. When was the last time Jonathan was as far from home as he is on the way to the battle?
(a) Many months ago.
(b) Years ago.
(c) He has never been this far from home.
(d) Several weeks ago.

3. Where did the Hessians previously kill many soldiers?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Long Island.

4. What happens to the Corporal when, after organizing the men to face the enemy, he first tries to get back on his horse?
(a) The men pushed him off.
(b) He sat silently on the horse.
(c) He fell to the ground.
(d) He rode away.

5. What do the American soldiers do as the Hessian soldiers come closer?
(a) Wait to fire until the Corporal gives the signal.
(b) Scatter and run.
(c) Begin to shout.
(d) Fire before the Corporal gives the signal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who holds Alexandria, Fleming and Well's Ferry at the beginning of the story?

2. What order does the Corporal give as the enemy approaches that Jonathan is afraid he won't be able to follow?

3. What is Jonathan's older brother?

4. What does Jonathan think about the town being called Rocktown?

5. Who falls on top of Jonathan's gun in the midst of the battle?

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