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

2. What does Jonathan notice about the weather on the way to the battle?
(a) It's starting to rain.
(b) A storm is brewing.
(c) It's getting colder.
(d) There isn't a cloud in the sky.

3. From what country is the foreign man who is among the soldiers with Jonathan?
(a) Poland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Ireland.
(d) France.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jonathan decide not to ask any more questions about the battle after talking to his father's friend?

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

3. What is Jonathan's older brother?

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

5. What does the stranger tell Jonathan to do?

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