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

2. What is the tavern made of?
(a) Marble.
(b) Stone.
(c) Brick.
(d) Wood.

3. What does Jonathan wonder about as he and the Hessians rest?
(a) Whether other Hessians in the battle had taken prisoners.
(b) How he can communicate with the Hessians.
(c) Why he went to battle in the first place.
(d) Whether he can make the Hessians his allies.

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

5. What has happened to Jonathan's shoes as a result of the battle?
(a) There is blood on one.
(b) One has fallen apart.
(c) They are both smeared with blood.
(d) One is missing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does the woman in Rocktown run away?

4. What happens to the Corporal when, after organizing the men to face the enemy, he first tries to get back on his horse?

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

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