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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. Why does Jonathan decide not to ask any more questions about the battle after talking to his father's friend?
(a) He decides he'd rather not know.
(b) He's so tired he no longer cares.
(c) He's afraid of being sent home.
(d) He doesn't trust any of the other men.

2. What happens when the Corporal invites the men to replace him?
(a) They put it to a vote.
(b) They argue.
(c) They decide not to have any leader.
(d) They remain silent.

3. What order does the Corporal give as the enemy approaches that Jonathan is afraid he won't be able to follow?
(a) Aiming low.
(b) Being among the first to fire.
(c) Shooting to kill.
(d) Firing two rounds a minute.

4. What is the attitude of the soldiers at the campfire toward Jonathan?
(a) That he should not be permitted to carry a gun.
(b) That he acted with utmost bravery.
(c) That he has nothing to be ashamed of.
(d) That he was a coward.

5. What is the tavern made of?
(a) Brick.
(b) Stone.
(c) Marble.
(d) Wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the soldiers accuse the Corporal of after asking him about the men from Snydertown?

2. How many people does Jonathan see around the campfire?

3. What is Jonathan afraid of as he and the Hessians rest?

4. How are the enemy soldiers arranged as they approach Rocktown?

5. At what point does the Corporal tell the men they should start shooting the Hessians?

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