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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 the Corporal do when the men ask about the soldiers from Snydertown?
(a) He says they're on their way.
(b) He confesses that he lied about them.
(c) He ignores the questions.
(d) He says they'd be no help.

2. What happens when the Corporal invites the men to replace him?
(a) They put it to a vote.
(b) They argue.
(c) They remain silent.
(d) They decide not to have any leader.

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

4. Who holds Alexandria, Fleming and Well's Ferry at the beginning of the story?
(a) The Hessians.
(b) The British.
(c) The Tories.
(d) The Americans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many houses are there in Rocktown?

2. How does the Corporal suggest they approach the battle?

3. Why does the Corporal rule out an ambush from the trees?

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

5. How do the enemy soldiers appear to Jonathan as they approach?

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