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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 he saw for an instant through the fog as he walks on the road with the Hessians?
(a) A wounded soldier.
(b) A child.
(c) The Corporal.
(d) His father.

2. What happens when Jonathan tries to stand up when is alone after the battle?
(a) He falls down.
(b) He can only put his weight on one foot.
(c) He stands easily.
(d) He gets dizzy.

3. What is Jonathan hoping as he heads toward the sound of the bell?
(a) That he will fight in a big battle.
(b) That his parents will forgive him for fighting.
(c) That he will not have to fight.
(d) That the battle will be small.

4. What does the old Hessian take out while they rest?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A flask.
(d) A handkerchief.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan want to be at the beginning of the story?

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

3. What does Jonathan see a woman doing in Rocktown?

4. Where is the first place Jonathan and the Hessians stop?

5. What has happened to Jonathan's clothes as a result of the battle?

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