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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. What facial feature does the tall Hessian have?
(a) A scar.
(b) A gash.
(c) A bruise.
(d) Discoloration.

2. When was the last time Jonathan was as far from home as he is on the way to the battle?
(a) Years ago.
(b) He has never been this far from home.
(c) Several weeks ago.
(d) Many months ago.

3. Who is the stranger who gathers the soldiers?
(a) A corporal.
(b) A general.
(c) A sergeant.
(d) A civilian.

4. What does Jonathan suspect about the parents of the boy who was killed in the war?
(a) That they are Tories.
(b) That they are Hessians.
(c) That they are British.
(d) That they are French.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan see the enemy officer on the horse carrying as he gets closer?

2. What happens as the Americans and Hessians begin shooting at one another?

3. Who falls to the ground as Jonathan finishes reloading his gun?

4. Why does Jonathan's mother worry about his older brother?

5. What do the American soldiers do as the Hessian soldiers come closer?

(see the answer key)

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