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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 77 through 89.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the American soldiers do as the Hessian soldiers come closer?
(a) Wait to fire until the Corporal gives the signal.
(b) Fire before the Corporal gives the signal.
(c) Scatter and run.
(d) Begin to shout.

2. 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 the soldiers on his side had taken Hessians prisoner.
(c) If other soldiers on his side had also been taken prisoner.
(d) If all the soldiers on his side had gotten away from the Hessians.

3. What things does Jonathan discover in the house he and the Hessians find?
(a) A cup, a plate, and a candle.
(b) Two tables and four chairs.
(c) A soft bed and a hearth.
(d) A broom, a shovel, and an ax.

4. Who falls on top of Jonathan's gun in the midst of the battle?
(a) The Frenchman.
(b) The Corporal.
(c) A Hessian.
(d) Jonathan's father's friend.

5. Where is the battle to take place?
(a) Fleming.
(b) Trenton.
(c) Rocktown.
(d) Pennington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Hessians force Jonathan to do when they first find the house?

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

3. What is Jonathan's notion about the inhabitants of the house he and the Hessians find?

4. What food do the Hessians find in the house they discover?

5. Who falls to the ground as Jonathan finishes reloading his gun?

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