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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. What does Jonathan see as he prepares to run away when he is alone after the battle?
(a) Three Hessian soldiers coming toward him.
(b) A Hessian soldier standing nearby.
(c) Three Hessian soldiers standing nearby.
(d) A Hessian soldier coming toward him.

2. What facial feature does the youngest Hessian have?
(a) A scar.
(b) A long, dark mustache.
(c) A thin, blond wisp of mustache.
(d) A bruise.

3. What does Jonathan do when the young Hessian stops to look at something on the road?
(a) He almost loses his footing.
(b) He escapes.
(c) He tries to communicate with the Hessians.
(d) He slips and falls in the mud.

4. Where is the battle to take place?
(a) Pennington.
(b) Rocktown.
(c) Fleming.
(d) Trenton.

5. What order does the Corporal give as the enemy approaches that Jonathan is afraid he won't be able to follow?
(a) Firing two rounds a minute.
(b) Being among the first to fire.
(c) Aiming low.
(d) Shooting to kill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who falls on top of Jonathan's gun in the midst of the battle?

2. How many American soldiers does Jonathan learn were killed or wounded in the battle?

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

4. Who is the stranger who gathers the soldiers?

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

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