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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. Where did the Hessians previously kill many soldiers?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Long Island.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Connecticut.

2. What does the Corporal do when the men ask about the soldiers from Snydertown?
(a) He says they'd be no help.
(b) He confesses that he lied about them.
(c) He says they're on their way.
(d) He ignores the questions.

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

4. What do the New Jersey soldier uniforms look like?
(a) White jackets with red leggings.
(b) Blue jackets with white leggings.
(c) Red jackets with white leggings.
(d) White jackets with blue leggings.

5. What order does the Corporal give as the enemy approaches that Jonathan is afraid he won't be able to follow?
(a) Shooting to kill.
(b) Being among the first to fire.
(c) Firing two rounds a minute.
(d) Aiming low.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Corporal suggest they approach the battle?

2. What does Jonathan see a woman doing in Rocktown?

3. Why does Jonathan decide not to ask any more questions about the battle after talking to his father's friend?

4. What is the tavern made of?

5. Who falls on top of Jonathan's gun in the midst of the battle?

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