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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. Who are the Hessians in the story?
(a) The German-speaking allies of the British.
(b) The Americans' allies.
(c) The Americans' captives.
(d) The French-speaking allies of the British.

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

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

4. Why does Jonathan fall behind the other soldiers on the way to the battle?
(a) He is scared.
(b) He is wounded.
(c) His gun is long and heavy.
(d) His legs are shorter.

5. What does Jonathan detect in the face of the man who accuses the Corporal of having a reputation?
(a) Malice.
(b) Triumph.
(c) Determination.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise does Jonathan make to the tavern keeper?

2. What happens when the Corporal invites the men to replace him?

3. Why don't the soldiers trust the Corporal on the way to the battle?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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