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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. How does the Corporal suggest they approach the battle?
(a) Waiting until dark to surprise the enemy.
(b) Ambushing the enemy from a high cliff.
(c) Ambushing the enemy from the trees.
(d) Hiding out behind rocks and bushes.

2. How many enemy soldiers does Jonathan see approaching Rocktown?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Forty.

3. What happens as the Americans and Hessians begin shooting at one another?
(a) The thick smoke adds to the chaotic atmosphere.
(b) The fighting continues in an orderly fashion.
(c) Jonathan runs away.
(d) Jonathan quickly reloads and continues to shoot.

4. What road do the soldiers take toward the battle?
(a) Pennington Road.
(b) Alexandria Road.
(c) Fleming Road.
(d) Trenton Road.

5. How do the enemy soldiers appear to Jonathan as they approach?
(a) Small.
(b) Ordinary sized.
(c) Scared.
(d) Large.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why don't the soldiers trust the Corporal on the way to the battle?

2. What does Jonathan detect in the face of the man who accuses the Corporal of having a reputation?

3. What does Jonathan want to be at the beginning of the story?

4. What type of gun does the tavern keeper give Jonathan?

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

(see the answer key)

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