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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 42 through 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What signals the soldier that the enemy is on their way?
(a) A fife and drum.
(b) A battle call.
(c) A bell tolling.
(d) Trumpets.

2. What does Jonathan notice about the weather on the way to the battle?
(a) It's getting colder.
(b) There isn't a cloud in the sky.
(c) A storm is brewing.
(d) It's starting to rain.

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

4. Who are the Hessians in the story?
(a) The French-speaking allies of the British.
(b) The Americans' captives.
(c) The Americans' allies.
(d) The German-speaking allies of the British.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jonathan fall behind the other soldiers on the way to the battle?

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

3. Who are the Tories in the story?

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

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

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