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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 16 through 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Corporal suggest they approach the battle?
(a) Waiting until dark to surprise the enemy.
(b) Hiding out behind rocks and bushes.
(c) Ambushing the enemy from a high cliff.
(d) Ambushing the enemy from the trees.

2. What do the soldiers accuse the Corporal of after asking him about the men from Snydertown?
(a) Being overly cautious.
(b) Being a traitor.
(c) Being overly fond of killing.
(d) Being a liar.

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

4. What happens when Jonathan starts to whistle on the way to the battle?
(a) A man gives him an angry look.
(b) The Corporal tells him to keep quiet.
(c) Other men join him.
(d) The enemy hears him.

5. What does Jonathan want to be at the beginning of the story?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A corporal.
(c) A tavern keeper.
(d) A farmer.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. From what country is the foreign man who is among the soldiers with Jonathan?

5. What does Jonathan notice about the weather on the way to the battle?

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