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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) Hiding out behind rocks and bushes.
(b) Waiting until dark to surprise the enemy.
(c) Ambushing the enemy from a high cliff.
(d) Ambushing the enemy from the trees.

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

3. What happens when the Corporal invites the men to replace him?
(a) They argue.
(b) They put it to a vote.
(c) They remain silent.
(d) They decide not to have any leader.

4. What does the tavern keeper encourage Jonathan to do?
(a) To run away when the battle begins.
(b) To get more training before fighting.
(c) To fight.
(d) Not to fight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan suspect about the parents of the boy who was killed in the war?

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

3. How does Jonathan's father's friend respond to Jonathan's questions on the way to the battle?

4. What is Jonathan hoping as he heads toward the sound of the bell?

5. What do the New Jersey soldier uniforms look like?

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