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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. What does Jonathan want to be at the beginning of the story?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A tavern keeper.
(d) A corporal.

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

3. What do the soldiers accuse the Corporal of after asking him about the men from Snydertown?
(a) Being a liar.
(b) Being overly cautious.
(c) Being overly fond of killing.
(d) Being a traitor.

4. What is Jonathan's older brother?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A tailor.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) A farmer.

5. What does the tavern keeper encourage Jonathan to do?
(a) To get more training before fighting.
(b) To fight.
(c) Not to fight.
(d) To run away when the battle begins.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to the Corporal when, after organizing the men to face the enemy, he first tries to get back on his horse?

3. What does Jonathan detect in the face of the man who accuses the Corporal of having a reputation?

4. What is Jonathan hoping as he heads toward the sound of the bell?

5. How many houses are there in Rocktown?

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