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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 have trouble doing as the enemy approaches in Rocktown?
(a) Raising his gun.
(b) Fighting the urge to flee.
(c) Loading his gun.
(d) Standing in place.

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

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

4. What idea of the Corporal's for facing the enemy is met with resistance?
(a) Charging.
(b) Hiding behind rocks and bushes.
(c) Scattering.
(d) Lining up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the enemy soldiers arranged as they approach Rocktown?

2. What does the Corporal tell the men to do if it rains as they prepare to fight?

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

4. What does the old Hessian take out while they rest?

5. In what direction do the Hessians take Jonathan?

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