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

2. What do the Hessians force Jonathan to do when they first find the house?
(a) Hide under the porch.
(b) Stay outside as a guard.
(c) Go inside first.
(d) Lock himself in the shed.

3. What happens as the Americans and Hessians begin shooting at one another?
(a) Jonathan runs away.
(b) The fighting continues in an orderly fashion.
(c) Jonathan quickly reloads and continues to shoot.
(d) The thick smoke adds to the chaotic atmosphere.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan see the enemy officer on the horse carrying as he gets closer?

2. How many houses are there in Rocktown?

3. How does Jonathan's father's friend respond to Jonathan's questions on the way to the battle?

4. What road do the soldiers take toward the battle?

5. In what direction do the Hessians take Jonathan?

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