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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 in the story?
(a) The German-speaking allies of the British.
(b) The Americans' allies.
(c) The Americans' captives.
(d) The French-speaking allies of the British.

2. What idea of the Corporal's for facing the enemy is met with resistance?
(a) Hiding behind rocks and bushes.
(b) Scattering.
(c) Lining up.
(d) Charging.

3. What does Jonathan have trouble doing as the enemy approaches in Rocktown?
(a) Standing in place.
(b) Raising his gun.
(c) Loading his gun.
(d) Fighting the urge to flee.

4. What does Jonathan see the enemy officer on the horse carrying as he gets closer?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A musket.
(c) A sword.
(d) A bow.

5. What does Jonathan see as he prepares to run away when he is alone after the battle?
(a) Three Hessian soldiers standing nearby.
(b) Three Hessian soldiers coming toward him.
(c) A Hessian soldier standing nearby.
(d) A Hessian soldier coming toward him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where did the Hessians previously kill many soldiers?

5. How do the men respond when the Corporal tries to organize them to face the enemy?

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