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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. Who are the Tories in the story?
(a) American allies.
(b) The German-speaking allies of the British.
(c) American traitors.
(d) The British.

2. What does Jonathan do about the person who falls to the ground during battle?
(a) He drags him out of harm's way.
(b) He kneels by his side.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) He shakes him and tries to get him to speak.

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

4. How are the enemy soldiers arranged as they approach Rocktown?
(a) Four by four.
(b) Two by two.
(c) Three by three.
(d) Single file.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the Corporal when, after organizing the men to face the enemy, he first tries to get back on his horse?

2. What road do the soldiers take toward the battle?

3. Where did the Hessians previously kill many soldiers?

4. How do the enemy soldiers appear to Jonathan as they approach?

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

(see the answer key)

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