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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 is Jonathan's older brother?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A tailor.
(d) A blacksmith.

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

3. What are the Hessians wearing as they approach the Americans?
(a) Blue and white leggings and golden caps.
(b) Red and white leggings and golden caps.
(c) White leggins and blue caps.
(d) White leggings and red caps.

4. What is the Hessians' reputation?
(a) They take hostages.
(b) They kill for sport.
(c) They kill for money.
(d) They kill for land.

5. Who is the stranger who gathers the soldiers?
(a) A corporal.
(b) A civilian.
(c) A sergeant.
(d) A general.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the British in the story?

2. How are the enemy soldiers arranged as they approach Rocktown?

3. Who holds Pennington and Trenton at the beginning of the story?

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

5. Who are the Tories in the story?

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