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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 142 through 152.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jonathan feel upon returning home?
(a) Proud of his achievements.
(b) Ashamed of disobeying his parents.
(c) Ashamed of his performance.
(d) Glad to be alive.

2. What idea of the Corporal's for facing the enemy is met with resistance?
(a) Lining up.
(b) Charging.
(c) Hiding behind rocks and bushes.
(d) Scattering.

3. What are Jonathan's thoughts about the battle as he and the Hessians rest?
(a) That his side was outnumbered.
(b) That his side fought well.
(c) That his side had won.
(d) That it seemed pointless and badly executed.

4. What happens as the Americans and Hessians begin shooting at one another?
(a) The thick smoke adds to the chaotic atmosphere.
(b) Jonathan quickly reloads and continues to shoot.
(c) Jonathan runs away.
(d) The fighting continues in an orderly fashion.

5. What does Jonathan decide to do while the Hessians are asleep in the house?
(a) Kill them.
(b) Return home.
(c) Steal from them.
(d) Find the Corporal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strikes Jonathan about the second Hessian he sees when he is alone after the battle?

2. What is the Hessians' initial response when Jonathan asks for help burying the boy's parents?

3. Who are the Hessians?

4. Who are the British in the story?

5. What does Jonathan notice about the weather on the way to the battle?

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