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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 do the New Jersey soldier uniforms look like?
(a) White jackets with blue leggings.
(b) Red jackets with white leggings.
(c) White jackets with red leggings.
(d) Blue jackets with white leggings.

2. Why does the Corporal rule out an ambush from the trees?
(a) The trees aren't fit for climbing.
(b) The enemy will anticipate that strategy.
(c) The men would be too far away.
(d) The men all have rifles.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jonathan fall behind the other soldiers on the way to the battle?

2. What happens to Jonathan immediately following the battle with the Hessians?

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

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

5. What order does the Corporal give as the enemy approaches that Jonathan is afraid he won't be able to follow?

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