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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 happens when Jonathan starts to whistle on the way to the battle?
(a) The enemy hears him.
(b) The Corporal tells him to keep quiet.
(c) Other men join him.
(d) A man gives him an angry look.

2. 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.

3. Who falls to the ground as Jonathan finishes reloading his gun?
(a) A young Hessian.
(b) The Corporal.
(c) Jonathan's father's friend.
(d) Jonathan.

4. Where does Jonathan find the child?
(a) In the woods.
(b) In the shed.
(c) Under the porch.
(d) In the cellar.

5. How does Jonathan feel toward the Hessians when he realizes he is all alone with them?
(a) He wants to escape.
(b) He wants them to ignore him.
(c) He wants to try to communicate with them.
(d) He wants to be included and be taken care of.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Hessians' reputation?

2. How many enemy soldiers does Jonathan see approaching Rocktown?

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

4. What do the American soldiers do as the Hessian soldiers come closer?

5. What does the tavern keeper encourage Jonathan to do?

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