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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 64 through 76.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How are the enemy soldiers arranged as they approach Rocktown?
(a) Two by two.
(b) Four by four.
(c) Three by three.
(d) Single file.

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

4. How does Jonathan feel toward the Hessians when he realizes he is all alone with them?
(a) He wants to escape.
(b) He wants to try to communicate with them.
(c) He wants to be included and be taken care of.
(d) He wants them to ignore him.

5. Who are the Tories in the story?
(a) American allies.
(b) The British.
(c) American traitors.
(d) The German-speaking allies of the British.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan have trouble doing as the enemy approaches in Rocktown?

2. What happens as Jonathan and the Hessians begin to walk?

3. Why does Jonathan decide not to leave his gun on the ground in the battle in Rocktown?

4. What do the soldiers accuse the Corporal of after asking him about the men from Snydertown?

5. From what country is the foreign man who is among the soldiers with Jonathan?

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