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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 103 through 115.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Corporal rule out an ambush from the trees?
(a) The men would be too far away.
(b) The men all have rifles.
(c) The enemy will anticipate that strategy.
(d) The trees aren't fit for climbing.

2. How is Jonathan feeling when the group of soldiers reaches the crest south of Rocktown?
(a) Scared.
(b) Hungry.
(c) Thirsty.
(d) Excited.

3. What does Jonathan hear when the Hessians wake him up from his rest?
(a) A warbler.
(b) A lark.
(c) A woodpecker.
(d) A hummingbird.

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) He rode away.
(b) The men pushed him off.
(c) He fell to the ground.
(d) He sat silently on the horse.

5. What does Jonathan wonder when he and the Hessians pass the dark stain on the road?
(a) Why he ever volunteered to take part in battle.
(b) Whether it's the same blood as the blood on him.
(c) Whether the blood was American or Hessian.
(d) What happened to the dead bodies from the battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan wonder about as he and the Hessians rest?

2. What does the man who greets Jonathan at the campfire want to know?

3. What does Jonathan consider doing when all the Hessians are asleep in the house?

4. What challenge does Jonathan face when he leaves the house at night?

5. What does Jonathan do before leaving the house while the Hessians are asleep?

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