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

2. What does Jonathan notice about the enemy officer on the horse as he gets closer?
(a) He has a tattoo.
(b) He has a large moustache.
(c) He is wounded.
(d) He has a scar.

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

4. What does Jonathan want to be at the beginning of the story?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A corporal.
(c) A tavern keeper.
(d) A soldier.

5. Who holds Pennington and Trenton at the beginning of the story?
(a) The Tories.
(b) The French.
(c) The British and the Hessians.
(d) The Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who falls to the ground as Jonathan finishes reloading his gun?

2. What does Jonathan think as he and the Hessians begin walking on the road?

3. What type of gun does the tavern keeper give Jonathan?

4. What does Jonathan do when the young Hessian stops to look at something on the road?

5. How do the men respond when the Corporal tries to organize them to face the enemy?

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