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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 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) The enemy hears him.
(d) Other men join him.

2. 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.

3. Who are the British in the story?
(a) The Americans' captives.
(b) The Americans' enemies.
(c) The Americans' allies.
(d) The Americans' slaves.

4. What does the stranger tell Jonathan to do?
(a) Go back to his parents.
(b) Remain at the tavern and await further instructions.
(c) Go ahead of the soldiers and bring back information.
(d) Join the soldiers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jonathan go to find out information about the ringing of the bell?

2. Who holds Alexandria, Fleming and Well's Ferry at the beginning of the story?

3. Who is the stranger who gathers the soldiers?

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

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

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