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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 does Jonathan think he saw for an instant through the fog as he walks on the road with the Hessians?
(a) A child.
(b) His father.
(c) A wounded soldier.
(d) The Corporal.

3. Why does the woman in Rocktown run away?
(a) She left food cooking on the stove.
(b) She learns there is to be a battle there.
(c) She hears her husband calling her.
(d) She hears her baby crying.

4. Why does the Corporal get angry when a soldier in Rocktown fires a shot into the air?
(a) He's afraid they'll give away their location.
(b) The soldier is wasting ammunition.
(c) The soldier used the Corporal's gun.
(d) The Corporal doesn't want to frighten the woman.

5. What does the man who greets Jonathan at the campfire want to know?
(a) Why Jonathan does not have his gun.
(b) Where the Hessians took Jonathan.
(c) Why Jonathan did not kill the Hessians.
(d) How Jonathan got away from the Hessians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan decide to do while the Hessians are asleep in the house?

2. How many enemy soldiers does Jonathan see approaching Rocktown?

3. How many houses are there in Rocktown?

4. What happens as Jonathan and the Hessians begin to walk?

5. What does Jonathan decide to do with his own gun before leaving the house while the Hessians are asleep?

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