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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 16 through 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Jonathan fall behind the other soldiers on the way to the battle?
(a) His legs are shorter.
(b) His gun is long and heavy.
(c) He is scared.
(d) He is wounded.

3. What is Jonathan hoping as he heads toward the sound of the bell?
(a) That he will not have to fight.
(b) That the battle will be small.
(c) That his parents will forgive him for fighting.
(d) That he will fight in a big battle.

4. What does Jonathan hear on the morning of April 3rd?
(a) A bell.
(b) A shout.
(c) His father calling for him.
(d) A gun shot.

5. What is the tavern made of?
(a) Wood.
(b) Stone.
(c) Marble.
(d) Brick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan notice about the weather on the way to the battle?

2. Who holds Alexandria, Fleming and Well's Ferry at the beginning of the story?

3. What does the Corporal do when the men ask about the soldiers from Snydertown?

4. What do the soldiers accuse the Corporal of after asking him about the men from Snydertown?

5. Where is the battle to take place?

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