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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 51 through 63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the Hessians?
(a) The German-speaking enemy soldiers.
(b) The Americans' allies.
(c) The British.
(d) The Tories.

2. How does Jonathan feel when he is alone after the battle?
(a) He is proud of himself.
(b) He is sad about his fallen comrades.
(c) He wishes he were dead and is scared of dying.
(d) He is happy to be alive.

3. What road do the soldiers take toward the battle?
(a) Pennington Road.
(b) Fleming Road.
(c) Trenton Road.
(d) Alexandria Road.

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

5. What promise does Jonathan make to the tavern keeper?
(a) That he'll pay him for the gun.
(b) That he'll get permission from his parents to fight.
(c) That he'll return safely from battle.
(d) That he'll return the gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jonathan decide not to leave his gun on the ground in the battle in Rocktown?

2. What does Jonathan think about the town being called Rocktown?

3. What strikes Jonathan about the first Hessian he sees when he is alone after the battle?

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

5. What does the Corporal tell the men to do if it rains as they prepare to fight?

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