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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 90 through 102.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Corporal do when the men ask about the soldiers from Snydertown?
(a) He says they're on their way.
(b) He ignores the questions.
(c) He confesses that he lied about them.
(d) He says they'd be no help.

2. What is Jonathan's older brother?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A tailor.

3. What order does the Corporal give as the enemy approaches that Jonathan is afraid he won't be able to follow?
(a) Firing two rounds a minute.
(b) Being among the first to fire.
(c) Aiming low.
(d) Shooting to kill.

4. What do the soldiers accuse the Corporal of after asking him about the men from Snydertown?
(a) Being a traitor.
(b) Being overly fond of killing.
(c) Being a liar.
(d) Being overly cautious.

5. Who are the Hessians in the story?
(a) The German-speaking allies of the British.
(b) The French-speaking allies of the British.
(c) The Americans' allies.
(d) The Americans' captives.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the young Hessian appear to Jonathan in the light of the burning stick at night?

2. What does Jonathan realize as the enemy officers get closer?

3. What does the boy do when he and Jonathan discover his dead parents?

4. How do the Hessians react to the discovery of the boy's dead parents?

5. How does Jonathan feel toward the Hessians when he realizes he is all alone with them?

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