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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. Why does Jonathan decide not to leave his gun on the ground in the battle in Rocktown?
(a) Because he needs it to defend himself.
(b) Because the man who falls on it tells him to take it.
(c) Because it was borrowed.
(d) Because it was expensive.

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

3. What strikes Jonathan about the first Hessian he sees when he is alone after the battle?
(a) He seems old and feeble.
(b) He seems tall and powerful.
(c) He seems young and inexperienced.
(d) He seems short and weak.

4. What does the Corporal tell the men to do if it rains as they prepare to fight?
(a) Take cover under a tree.
(b) Keep their pans covered and dry.
(c) Continue shooting.
(d) Find a building for shelter.

5. What does Jonathan think as he and the Hessians begin walking on the road?
(a) That they have a specific destination in mind.
(b) That the plan to use him for ransom.
(c) That they plan to kill him.
(d) That they have no destination in mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who falls on top of Jonathan's gun in the midst of the battle?

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

3. What does Jonathan hear soon after the battle with the Hessians?

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

5. What does Jonathan hear on the morning of April 3rd?

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