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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. How does Jonathan feel when he is alone after the battle?
(a) He wishes he were dead and is scared of dying.
(b) He is sad about his fallen comrades.
(c) He is happy to be alive.
(d) He is proud of himself.

2. Where does Jonathan go to find out information about the ringing of the bell?
(a) The town meeting hall.
(b) The tavern.
(c) The church.
(d) The school.

3. Why does the Corporal get angry when a soldier in Rocktown fires a shot into the air?
(a) The soldier used the Corporal's gun.
(b) He's afraid they'll give away their location.
(c) The soldier is wasting ammunition.
(d) The Corporal doesn't want to frighten the woman.

4. What does Jonathan do about the person who falls to the ground during battle?
(a) He shakes him and tries to get him to speak.
(b) He ignores him.
(c) He drags him out of harm's way.
(d) He kneels by his side.

5. Where did the Hessians previously kill many soldiers?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Long Island.
(d) New Jersey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Corporal tell Jonathan to retrieve his gun after the battle with the Hessians at the house?

2. What does Jonathan consider doing when all the Hessians are asleep in the house?

3. Who holds Pennington and Trenton at the beginning of the story?

4. What does Jonathan do soon after the battle with the Hessians?

5. What does Jonathan understand about the cow near the house he and the Hessians discover?

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