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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 64 through 76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jonathan do when the young Hessian stops to look at something on the road?
(a) He tries to communicate with the Hessians.
(b) He escapes.
(c) He slips and falls in the mud.
(d) He almost loses his footing.

2. What road do the soldiers take toward the battle?
(a) Alexandria Road.
(b) Trenton Road.
(c) Pennington Road.
(d) Fleming Road.

3. Why does Jonathan decide not to ask any more questions about the battle after talking to his father's friend?
(a) He doesn't trust any of the other men.
(b) He decides he'd rather not know.
(c) He's so tired he no longer cares.
(d) He's afraid of being sent home.

4. How does the Corporal try to organize the men in Rocktown as the enemy approaches?
(a) Hiding behind rocks and bushes.
(b) In one line.
(c) In three lines.
(d) In two lines.

5. Who are the British in the story?
(a) The Americans' captives.
(b) The Americans' allies.
(c) The Americans' enemies.
(d) The Americans' slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Jonathan's father in the war?

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 hoping as he heads toward the sound of the bell?

4. What happens to Jonathan immediately following the battle with the Hessians?

5. What type of gun does the tavern keeper give Jonathan?

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