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

2. Why does Jonathan fall behind the other soldiers on the way to the battle?
(a) His legs are shorter.
(b) He is wounded.
(c) His gun is long and heavy.
(d) He is scared.

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

4. Where does Jonathan find himself soon after the battle with the Hessians?
(a) On the ground in the woods.
(b) In a sheltered area with the American soldiers.
(c) Back home.
(d) Hiding in a tree.

5. What does Jonathan do when he realizes that the rest of the American soldiers soldiers have left him to fight the Hessians alone?
(a) He hits the ground.
(b) He shouts out for them.
(c) He continues to fight.
(d) He runs away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the stranger tell Jonathan to do?

2. What does Jonathan hear on the morning of April 3rd?

3. What does Jonathan wish about the fife and drum players he hears as the Hessians approach?

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

5. What does Jonathan do about the person who falls to the ground during battle?

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