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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 29 through 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of gun does the tavern keeper give Jonathan?
(a) A hand gun.
(b) A six-gauge shotgun.
(c) A rifle.
(d) A musket.

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

3. What does Jonathan detect in the face of the man who accuses the Corporal of having a reputation?
(a) Triumph.
(b) Fear.
(c) Malice.
(d) Determination.

4. Who holds Alexandria, Fleming and Well's Ferry at the beginning of the story?
(a) The Tories.
(b) The Hessians.
(c) The British.
(d) The Americans.

5. Who are the Tories in the story?
(a) The British.
(b) The German-speaking allies of the British.
(c) American allies.
(d) American traitors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan want to be at the beginning of the story?

2. How do the men respond when the Corporal tries to organize them to face the enemy?

3. How many enemy soldiers does Jonathan see approaching Rocktown?

4. What does Jonathan think about the town being called Rocktown?

5. What question asked by the woman in Rocktown surprises Jonathan?

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