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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 the stranger tell Jonathan to do?
(a) Remain at the tavern and await further instructions.
(b) Go back to his parents.
(c) Join the soldiers.
(d) Go ahead of the soldiers and bring back information.

2. What do the Hessians do to Jonathan as they begin to walk with him?
(a) Tie a rope around his waste.
(b) Handcuff him.
(c) Blindfold him.
(d) Tie a rope around his ankle.

3. How do the enemy soldiers appear to Jonathan as they approach?
(a) Small.
(b) Large.
(c) Ordinary sized.
(d) Scared.

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

5. What happens as the Americans and Hessians begin shooting at one another?
(a) The fighting continues in an orderly fashion.
(b) Jonathan quickly reloads and continues to shoot.
(c) The thick smoke adds to the chaotic atmosphere.
(d) Jonathan runs away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan do soon after the battle with the Hessians?

2. How long is Jonathan's gun in comparison to Jonathan?

3. Who holds Alexandria, Fleming and Well's Ferry at the beginning of the story?

4. What do the New Jersey soldier uniforms look like?

5. What does the youngest Hessian look like?

(see the answer key)

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