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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 14 - 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What date is denoted at the opening of the Prelude?
(a) October 7, 1777.
(b) April 29, 1778.
(c) March 13, 1777.
(d) January 19, 1777.

2. To whom is George Washington's letter addressed that is cited in the opening of Chapter 19?
(a) Joseph Plumb Martin.
(b) Thomas Anbury.
(c) Daniel Granger.
(d) John Bannister.

3. Who does Isabel want to find in Charleston in the Prelude?
(a) Anna.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Mary.
(d) Rakel.

4. What object does Curzon weep over having lost in Chapter 6?
(a) His hat.
(b) His tie.
(c) His blanket.
(d) His jacket.

5. Who has ordered several companies out of camp to harass the British in Chapter 7?
(a) General Gates.
(b) General Hebert.
(c) General Watts.
(d) Major Henry Dearborn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the New Hampshire Major whose journal is excerpted in the opening of Chapter 5?

2. Why is the washerwoman drummed from the camp in Chapter 15?

3. How far away is the camp that Curzon must travel to while carrying a wounded soldier in Chapter 6?

4. What is the name of Eben's aunt who says that people like Trumbull are trouble in Chapter 9?

5. Who is attributed to the quote that opens Chapter 2?

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