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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 does Jonathan do when the young Hessian stops to look at something on the road?
(a) He escapes.
(b) He almost loses his footing.
(c) He tries to communicate with the Hessians.
(d) He slips and falls in the mud.

2. How is Jonathan feeling when the group of soldiers reaches the crest south of Rocktown?
(a) Scared.
(b) Thirsty.
(c) Hungry.
(d) Excited.

3. What do the soldiers accuse the Corporal of after asking him about the men from Snydertown?
(a) Being a liar.
(b) Being a traitor.
(c) Being overly fond of killing.
(d) Being overly cautious.

4. Why does the Corporal rule out an ambush from the trees?
(a) The trees aren't fit for climbing.
(b) The men would be too far away.
(c) The men all have rifles.
(d) The enemy will anticipate that strategy.

5. What happens when the Corporal invites the men to replace him?
(a) They remain silent.
(b) They decide not to have any leader.
(c) They argue.
(d) They put it to a vote.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why don't the soldiers trust the Corporal on the way to the battle?

2. What signals the soldier that the enemy is on their way?

3. What are Jonathan's thoughts about the battle as he and the Hessians rest?

4. What are the Hessians wearing as they approach the Americans?

5. Why does the Corporal get angry when a soldier in Rocktown fires a shot into the air?

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