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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. When was the last time Jonathan was as far from home as he is on the way to the battle?
(a) Years ago.
(b) Many months ago.
(c) Several weeks ago.
(d) He has never been this far from home.

2. What is Jonathan hoping as he heads toward the sound of the bell?
(a) That the battle will be small.
(b) That his parents will forgive him for fighting.
(c) That he will fight in a big battle.
(d) That he will not have to fight.

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

4. What does Jonathan see the enemy officer on the horse carrying as he gets closer?
(a) A musket.
(b) A sword.
(c) A bow.
(d) A rifle.

5. What question asked by the woman in Rocktown surprises Jonathan?
(a) What side they're fighting on.
(b) Where they're headed.
(c) Whether they're hungry.
(d) Where they came from.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Jonathan's mother worry about his older brother?

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

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

5. What happens when Jonathan starts to whistle on the way to the battle?

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