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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 wonder about as he and the Hessians rest?
(a) Why he went to battle in the first place.
(b) Whether other Hessians in the battle had taken prisoners.
(c) Whether he can make the Hessians his allies.
(d) How he can communicate with the Hessians.

2. What type of house do Jonathan and the Hessians discover?
(a) A small brick house.
(b) A broken down shack.
(c) A small log house.
(d) A large log house.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan understand about the cow near the house he and the Hessians discover?

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

3. How is Jonathan feeling just before the battle with the Hessians begins?

4. What does Jonathan detect in the face of the man who accuses the Corporal of having a reputation?

5. What does Jonathan wonder when he and the Hessians pass the dark stain on the road?

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