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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. Why does the Corporal get angry when a soldier in Rocktown fires a shot into the air?
(a) The Corporal doesn't want to frighten the woman.
(b) The soldier is wasting ammunition.
(c) The soldier used the Corporal's gun.
(d) He's afraid they'll give away their location.

2. How are the enemy soldiers arranged as they approach Rocktown?
(a) Four by four.
(b) Two by two.
(c) Three by three.
(d) Single file.

3. What does Jonathan have trouble doing as the enemy approaches in Rocktown?
(a) Raising his gun.
(b) Fighting the urge to flee.
(c) Loading his gun.
(d) Standing in place.

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

5. How does the Corporal suggest they approach the battle?
(a) Waiting until dark to surprise the enemy.
(b) Ambushing the enemy from a high cliff.
(c) Hiding out behind rocks and bushes.
(d) Ambushing the enemy from the trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why don't the soldiers trust the Corporal on the way to the battle?

2. What question asked by the woman in Rocktown surprises Jonathan?

3. What idea of the Corporal's for facing the enemy is met with resistance?

4. From what country is the foreign man who is among the soldiers with Jonathan?

5. Who are the Tories in the story?

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