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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 29 through 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Jonathan feeling when the group of soldiers reaches the crest south of Rocktown?
(a) Thirsty.
(b) Hungry.
(c) Excited.
(d) Scared.

2. What does Jonathan see a woman doing in Rocktown?
(a) Cleaning a gun.
(b) Drawing water from a well.
(c) Taking care of an infant.
(d) Gathering firewood.

3. Why does the woman in Rocktown run away?
(a) She left food cooking on the stove.
(b) She learns there is to be a battle there.
(c) She hears her baby crying.
(d) She hears her husband calling her.

4. How do the men respond when the Corporal tries to organize them to face the enemy?
(a) They immediately step into place.
(b) They argue with him.
(c) They run away.
(d) With chaotic pushing and shoving.

5. How long is Jonathan's gun in comparison to Jonathan?
(a) Longer than he is tall.
(b) Much shorter than him.
(c) The same height as him.
(d) Slightly shorter than him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the Hessians in the story?

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

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

5. How are the enemy soldiers arranged as they approach Rocktown?

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