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

2. What does Jonathan hear on the morning of April 3rd?
(a) His father calling for him.
(b) A gun shot.
(c) A shout.
(d) A bell.

3. What is Jonathan's older brother?
(a) A tailor.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) A farmer.

4. What does the Corporal reveal about the boy's dead parents?
(a) They were Hessians.
(b) They were innocent civilians.
(c) They were Tories.
(d) They were not really his parents.

5. Why do the Hessians send Jonathan out of the house?
(a) To stand guard.
(b) To milk the cow.
(c) To hunt for food.
(d) To search for firewood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does the Corporal offer for the boy's refusal to speak?

2. How does the soldier who helps Jonathan react to Jonathan's grave-digging?

3. How does the Corporal suggest they approach the battle?

4. Who is the stranger who gathers the soldiers?

5. What facial feature does the youngest Hessian have?

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