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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 enemy will anticipate that strategy.
(b) The men would be too far away.
(c) The men all have rifles.
(d) The trees aren't fit for climbing.

2. What stories has Jonathan heard about what Hessians do to prisoners?
(a) Death by starvation.
(b) Death by firing squad.
(c) Hanging, jailing and enslavement.
(d) Torture and beheading.

3. What signals the soldier that the enemy is on their way?
(a) A battle call.
(b) A fife and drum.
(c) Trumpets.
(d) A bell tolling.

4. What does Jonathan think about the town being called Rocktown?
(a) It makes sense because of all the rocks he sees.
(b) He's surprised that he sees no rocks.
(c) He sees a quarry which would account for the name.
(d) He wonders if the rocks have been recently cleared away.

5. How many enemy soldiers does Jonathan see approaching Rocktown?
(a) Forty.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Twenty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the first place Jonathan and the Hessians stop?

3. How are the enemy soldiers arranged as they approach Rocktown?

4. How long is it after Jonathan leaves the house at night that he sees a light?

5. What does Jonathan realize about his situation as he walks on the road with the Hessians?

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