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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 does Jonathan think about the town being called Rocktown?
(a) He wonders if the rocks have been recently cleared away.
(b) He's surprised that he sees no rocks.
(c) It makes sense because of all the rocks he sees.
(d) He sees a quarry which would account for the name.

2. How is Jonathan feeling when the group of soldiers reaches the crest south of Rocktown?
(a) Excited.
(b) Thirsty.
(c) Scared.
(d) Hungry.

3. Where does Jonathan go to find out information about the ringing of the bell?
(a) The tavern.
(b) The church.
(c) The town meeting hall.
(d) The school.

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

5. Who are the British in the story?
(a) The Americans' captives.
(b) The Americans' enemies.
(c) The Americans' slaves.
(d) The Americans' allies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jonathan feel when he is alone after the battle?

2. What do the Hessians do to Jonathan as they begin to walk with him?

3. What does the Corporal do when the men ask about the soldiers from Snydertown?

4. What is the tavern made of?

5. What does Jonathan suspect about the parents of the boy who was killed in the war?

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