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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Corporal tell the men to do if it rains as they prepare to fight?
(a) Take cover under a tree.
(b) Find a building for shelter.
(c) Continue shooting.
(d) Keep their pans covered and dry.

2. How are the enemy soldiers arranged as they approach Rocktown?
(a) Three by three.
(b) Two by two.
(c) Four by four.
(d) Single file.

3. How do the men respond when the Corporal tries to organize them to face the enemy?
(a) They run away.
(b) They argue with him.
(c) They immediately step into place.
(d) With chaotic pushing and shoving.

4. What happens when the Corporal invites the men to replace him?
(a) They decide not to have any leader.
(b) They argue.
(c) They remain silent.
(d) They put it to a vote.

5. What happens to Jonathan's hands after he puts his gun down when he is alone after the battle?
(a) His fingers bleed from the blisters.
(b) His hands shake uncontrollably.
(c) His fingers remain in position as if he is holding the gun.
(d) His fingers become frostbitten.

6. What does Jonathan realize about his situation as he walks on the road with the Hessians?
(a) That he should have tried to escape while the Hessians rested.
(b) That he has not been planning to escape.
(c) That his escape plan is sound.
(d) That his escape plan is flawed.

7. What does Jonathan wonder about as he and the Hessians rest?
(a) Why he went to battle in the first place.
(b) How he can communicate with the Hessians.
(c) Whether he can make the Hessians his allies.
(d) Whether other Hessians in the battle had taken prisoners.

8. What happens when Jonathan starts to whistle on the way to the battle?
(a) A man gives him an angry look.
(b) The enemy hears him.
(c) Other men join him.
(d) The Corporal tells him to keep quiet.

9. What does Jonathan notice about the enemy officer on the horse as he gets closer?
(a) He has a scar.
(b) He has a tattoo.
(c) He has a large moustache.
(d) He is wounded.

10. What does Jonathan think would make him feel better while he and the Hessians are resting?
(a) If all the other Hessians had been killed.
(b) If other soldiers on his side had also been taken prisoner.
(c) If all the soldiers on his side had gotten away from the Hessians.
(d) If the soldiers on his side had taken Hessians prisoner.

11. In what direction do the Hessians take Jonathan?
(a) Toward a stream.
(b) Toward Pennington.
(c) Toward Trenton.
(d) Toward Jonathan's home.

12. Who falls to the ground as Jonathan finishes reloading his gun?
(a) A young Hessian.
(b) The Corporal.
(c) Jonathan's father's friend.
(d) Jonathan.

13. What strikes Jonathan about the second Hessian he sees when he is alone after the battle?
(a) He seems young and clean-shaven.
(b) He seems old and feeble.
(c) He seems fierce with a long mustache.
(d) He seems short and weak.

14. What does Jonathan see a woman doing in Rocktown?
(a) Drawing water from a well.
(b) Taking care of an infant.
(c) Cleaning a gun.
(d) Gathering firewood.

15. What does the Corporal do when the men ask about the soldiers from Snydertown?
(a) He says they'd be no help.
(b) He ignores the questions.
(c) He confesses that he lied about them.
(d) He says they're on their way.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jonathan feel toward the Hessians when he realizes he is all alone with them?

2. What does the old Hessian take out while they rest?

3. What stories has Jonathan heard about what Hessians do to prisoners?

4. Why does Jonathan decide not to leave his gun on the ground in the battle in Rocktown?

5. How does Jonathan's father's friend respond to Jonathan's questions on the way to the battle?

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