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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 the Corporal have Jonathan do for the men as they approach the house?
(a) Describe the house.
(b) Come up with strategies.
(c) Give them assignments.
(d) Describe the Hessians.

2. What happens when Jonathan starts to whistle on the way to the battle?
(a) The Corporal tells him to keep quiet.
(b) Other men join him.
(c) A man gives him an angry look.
(d) The enemy hears him.

3. How long is it after Jonathan leaves the house at night that he sees a light?
(a) Three hours.
(b) One-half hour.
(c) One hour.
(d) Two hours.

4. What do the American soldiers do as the Hessian soldiers come closer?
(a) Begin to shout.
(b) Fire before the Corporal gives the signal.
(c) Wait to fire until the Corporal gives the signal.
(d) Scatter and run.

5. What has happened to Jonathan's shoes as a result of the battle?
(a) There is blood on one.
(b) One is missing.
(c) They are both smeared with blood.
(d) One has fallen apart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan hear when the Hessians wake him up from his rest?

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

3. What does Jonathan learn at the campfire about the boy's family?

4. What happens as Jonathan and the Hessians begin to walk?

5. What does Jonathan have trouble doing as the enemy approaches in Rocktown?

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