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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. What promise does Jonathan make to the tavern keeper?
(a) That he'll return the gun.
(b) That he'll pay him for the gun.
(c) That he'll return safely from battle.
(d) That he'll get permission from his parents to fight.

2. What type of gun does the tavern keeper give Jonathan?
(a) A hand gun.
(b) A six-gauge shotgun.
(c) A musket.
(d) A rifle.

3. What is the tavern made of?
(a) Stone.
(b) Brick.
(c) Wood.
(d) Marble.

4. What is Jonathan hoping as he heads toward the sound of the bell?
(a) That his parents will forgive him for fighting.
(b) That he will fight in a big battle.
(c) That he will not have to fight.
(d) That the battle will be small.

5. Who is the stranger who gathers the soldiers?
(a) A general.
(b) A sergeant.
(c) A civilian.
(d) A corporal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Hessians in the story?

2. Why does Jonathan fall behind the other soldiers on the way to the battle?

3. When was the last time Jonathan was as far from home as he is on the way to the battle?

4. How does the Corporal suggest they approach the battle?

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

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