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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 116 through 128.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jonathan's mother worry about his older brother?
(a) They've only received one letter from him since he went to war.
(b) She doesn't believe what he writes in his letters from the battlefield.
(c) They've received word that he was wounded in the war.
(d) They've heard nothing from him since he went to war.

2. When was the last time Jonathan was as far from home as he is on the way to the battle?
(a) Years ago.
(b) Several weeks ago.
(c) He has never been this far from home.
(d) Many months ago.

3. What happens to Jonathan's hands after he puts his gun down when he is alone after the battle?
(a) His fingers become frostbitten.
(b) His fingers remain in position as if he is holding the gun.
(c) His fingers bleed from the blisters.
(d) His hands shake uncontrollably.

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

5. Who are the Hessians?
(a) The German-speaking enemy soldiers.
(b) The British.
(c) The Americans' allies.
(d) The Tories.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what direction do the Hessians take Jonathan?

2. Who is the stranger who gathers the soldiers?

3. What question asked by the woman in Rocktown surprises Jonathan?

4. Why do the Hessians send Jonathan out of the house?

5. What does Jonathan wonder as he and the Hessians follow the sound they hear?

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