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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 51 through 63.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who are the British in the story?
(a) The Americans' enemies.
(b) The Americans' captives.
(c) The Americans' allies.
(d) The Americans' slaves.

3. Why does the Corporal rule out an ambush from the trees?
(a) The men all have rifles.
(b) The enemy will anticipate that strategy.
(c) The trees aren't fit for climbing.
(d) The men would be too far away.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jonathan jump up and yell "Don't shoot!" to the Hessians.

2. Why does the Corporal get angry when a soldier in Rocktown fires a shot into the air?

3. What is the Hessians' reputation?

4. Why does Jonathan decide not to ask any more questions about the battle after talking to his father's friend?

5. What does Jonathan detect in the face of the man who accuses the Corporal of having a reputation?

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