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

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

3. How many people does Jonathan see around the campfire?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Eight.

4. What does Jonathan think would make him feel better while he and the Hessians are resting?
(a) If the soldiers on his side had taken Hessians prisoner.
(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 all the other Hessians had been killed.

5. What are Jonathan's thoughts about the battle as he and the Hessians rest?
(a) That his side had won.
(b) That his side fought well.
(c) That it seemed pointless and badly executed.
(d) That his side was outnumbered.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jonathan fear when he sees the light after leaving the house?

3. Why does the Corporal rule out an ambush from the trees?

4. Why does the woman in Rocktown run away?

5. How do the enemy soldiers appear to Jonathan as they approach?

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