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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 holds Alexandria, Fleming and Well's Ferry at the beginning of the story?
(a) The Hessians.
(b) The Americans.
(c) The British.
(d) The Tories.

2. Why does the Corporal rule out an ambush from the trees?
(a) The trees aren't fit for climbing.
(b) The men all have rifles.
(c) The men would be too far away.
(d) The enemy will anticipate that strategy.

3. What does Jonathan hear on the morning of April 3rd?
(a) A gun shot.
(b) A bell.
(c) His father calling for him.
(d) A shout.

4. What happens when the Corporal invites the men to replace him?
(a) They put it to a vote.
(b) They remain silent.
(c) They argue.
(d) They decide not to have any leader.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Corporal do when the men ask about the soldiers from Snydertown?

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

3. What does Jonathan see the enemy officer on the horse carrying as he gets closer?

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

5. What question asked by the woman in Rocktown surprises Jonathan?

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