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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 do the American soldiers do as the Hessian soldiers come closer?
(a) Scatter and run.
(b) Begin to shout.
(c) Wait to fire until the Corporal gives the signal.
(d) Fire before the Corporal gives the signal.

2. Who falls on top of Jonathan's gun in the midst of the battle?
(a) The Frenchman.
(b) A Hessian.
(c) The Corporal.
(d) Jonathan's father's friend.

3. What does the stranger tell Jonathan to do?
(a) Remain at the tavern and await further instructions.
(b) Go back to his parents.
(c) Join the soldiers.
(d) Go ahead of the soldiers and bring back information.

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

5. What is Jonathan's father's attitude toward Jonathan going to war?
(a) He is ambivalent about it.
(b) He wholly supports it.
(c) He forbids it.
(d) He cautiously allows it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the Corporal when, after organizing the men to face the enemy, he first tries to get back on his horse?

2. What does the tavern keeper encourage Jonathan to do?

3. What do the soldiers accuse the Corporal of after asking him about the men from Snydertown?

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

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

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