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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 42 through 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the enemy soldiers arranged as they approach Rocktown?
(a) Four by four.
(b) Single file.
(c) Three by three.
(d) Two by two.

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

3. Why does Jonathan's mother worry about his older brother?
(a) They've heard nothing from him since he went to war.
(b) They've received word that he was wounded in the war.
(c) She doesn't believe what he writes in his letters from the battlefield.
(d) They've only received one letter from him since he went to war.

4. What road do the soldiers take toward the battle?
(a) Pennington Road.
(b) Alexandria Road.
(c) Trenton Road.
(d) Fleming Road.

5. What signals the soldier that the enemy is on their way?
(a) A fife and drum.
(b) Trumpets.
(c) A battle call.
(d) A bell tolling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jonathan decide not to leave his gun on the ground in the battle in Rocktown?

2. What idea of the Corporal's for facing the enemy is met with resistance?

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

4. How does Jonathan's father's friend respond to Jonathan's questions on the way to the battle?

5. How long is Jonathan's gun in comparison to Jonathan?

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