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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 happens to Jonathan immediately following the battle with the Hessians?
(a) He kills the remaining Hessians.
(b) Three Hessians come after him.
(c) The American soldiers come back for him.
(d) He chases after the Hessians.

2. Why does Jonathan decide not to ask any more questions about the battle after talking to his father's friend?
(a) He doesn't trust any of the other men.
(b) He's afraid of being sent home.
(c) He decides he'd rather not know.
(d) He's so tired he no longer cares.

3. What happens as the Americans and Hessians begin shooting at one another?
(a) The thick smoke adds to the chaotic atmosphere.
(b) The fighting continues in an orderly fashion.
(c) Jonathan runs away.
(d) Jonathan quickly reloads and continues to shoot.

4. What do the New Jersey soldier uniforms look like?
(a) Red jackets with white leggings.
(b) White jackets with blue leggings.
(c) Blue jackets with white leggings.
(d) White jackets with red leggings.

5. How is Jonathan feeling when the group of soldiers reaches the crest south of Rocktown?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Thirsty.
(c) Scared.
(d) Excited.

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

4. What do the Hessians do to Jonathan as they begin to walk with him?

5. What does Jonathan hear soon after the battle with the Hessians?

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