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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 116 through 128.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jonathan decide not to leave his gun on the ground in the battle in Rocktown?
(a) Because it was borrowed.
(b) Because he needs it to defend himself.
(c) Because it was expensive.
(d) Because the man who falls on it tells him to take it.

2. What signals the soldier that the enemy is on their way?
(a) A fife and drum.
(b) A battle call.
(c) Trumpets.
(d) A bell tolling.

3. What does the Corporal reveal about the boy's parents' deaths?
(a) They were killed in the crossfire of a battle.
(b) He killed them.
(c) The Tories killed them.
(d) The Hessians killed them.

4. What does Jonathan decide to do with his own gun before leaving the house while the Hessians are asleep?
(a) Take it with him.
(b) Use it to kill them.
(c) Hide it from the Hessians.
(d) Leave it behind.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to Jonathan's shoes as a result of the battle?

2. How do the men react to the Corporal at the campfire?

3. What do the Hessians do to Jonathan as they begin to walk with him?

4. What does Jonathan wish about the fife and drum players he hears as the Hessians approach?

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

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