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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 does Jonathan notice about the weather on the way to the battle?
(a) It's starting to rain.
(b) It's getting colder.
(c) A storm is brewing.
(d) There isn't a cloud in the sky.

2. What does Jonathan detect in the face of the man who accuses the Corporal of having a reputation?
(a) Malice.
(b) Triumph.
(c) Fear.
(d) Determination.

3. What do the American soldiers do as the Hessian soldiers come closer?
(a) Wait to fire until the Corporal gives the signal.
(b) Scatter and run.
(c) Fire before the Corporal gives the signal.
(d) Begin to shout.

4. What strikes Jonathan about the second Hessian he sees when he is alone after the battle?
(a) He seems fierce with a long mustache.
(b) He seems young and clean-shaven.
(c) He seems old and feeble.
(d) He seems short and weak.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea of the Corporal's for facing the enemy is met with resistance?

2. What does Jonathan see as he prepares to run away when he is alone after the battle?

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

4. What does Jonathan notice about the enemy officer on the horse as he gets closer?

5. What does Jonathan do when he realizes that the rest of the American soldiers soldiers have left him to fight the Hessians alone?

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