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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jonathan think about the town being called Rocktown?
(a) He wonders if the rocks have been recently cleared away.
(b) It makes sense because of all the rocks he sees.
(c) He sees a quarry which would account for the name.
(d) He's surprised that he sees no rocks.

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

3. How does Jonathan feel toward the Hessians when he realizes he is all alone with them?
(a) He wants them to ignore him.
(b) He wants to try to communicate with them.
(c) He wants to be included and be taken care of.
(d) He wants to escape.

4. What does the tavern keeper encourage Jonathan to do?
(a) To run away when the battle begins.
(b) Not to fight.
(c) To fight.
(d) To get more training before fighting.

5. Who falls on top of Jonathan's gun in the midst of the battle?
(a) The Corporal.
(b) The Frenchman.
(c) A Hessian.
(d) Jonathan's father's friend.

6. Why does Jonathan jump up and yell "Don't shoot!" to the Hessians.
(a) He wants to surrender as their prisoner.
(b) He wants to join their side.
(c) He doesn't understand their language.
(d) He heard them plotting to kill him.

7. What does Jonathan have trouble doing as the enemy approaches in Rocktown?
(a) Standing in place.
(b) Fighting the urge to flee.
(c) Loading his gun.
(d) Raising his gun.

8. How does Jonathan's father's friend respond to Jonathan's questions on the way to the battle?
(a) He fills Jonathan in on the details of the battle.
(b) He tells Jonathan it's better if he doesn't know the details.
(c) He refuses to speak to Jonathan.
(d) He asks Jonathan whether he has his father's permission to fight.

9. What happens to Jonathan immediately following the battle with the Hessians?
(a) Three Hessians come after him.
(b) He kills the remaining Hessians.
(c) The American soldiers come back for him.
(d) He chases after the Hessians.

10. How is Jonathan feeling just before the battle with the Hessians begins?
(a) Nervous and ill.
(b) Brave and prepared.
(c) Determined to prove himself.
(d) Unworthy of being a soldier.

11. What does the Corporal do when the men ask about the soldiers from Snydertown?
(a) He says they'd be no help.
(b) He ignores the questions.
(c) He confesses that he lied about them.
(d) He says they're on their way.

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

13. What does Jonathan do soon after the battle with the Hessians?
(a) He cleans and reloads his gun.
(b) He searches for the Hessians.
(c) He searches for his comrades.
(d) He starts to cry.

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

15. What are the Hessians wearing as they approach the Americans?
(a) Blue and white leggings and golden caps.
(b) White leggings and red caps.
(c) Red and white leggings and golden caps.
(d) White leggins and blue caps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan think he saw for an instant through the fog as he walks on the road with the Hessians?

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

3. What facial feature does the youngest Hessian have?

4. Where is the battle to take place?

5. What does Jonathan hear soon after the battle with the Hessians?

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