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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 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.

2. What does Jonathan see a woman doing in Rocktown?
(a) Drawing water from a well.
(b) Taking care of an infant.
(c) Gathering firewood.
(d) Cleaning a gun.

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

4. Who holds Pennington and Trenton at the beginning of the story?
(a) The French.
(b) The British and the Hessians.
(c) The Americans.
(d) The Tories.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jonathan go to find out information about the ringing of the bell?

2. What do the New Jersey soldier uniforms look like?

3. What promise does Jonathan make to the tavern keeper?

4. What does Jonathan realize as the enemy officers get closer?

5. How do the men respond when the Corporal tries to organize them to face the enemy?

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