The Fighting Ground

Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

PART 1, PAGES 3-53

Reading Check

1. What is Jonathan “daydreaming” about at the beginning of the story?

2. What does the ringing of the bell mean at the local tavern?

3. What does the Corporal tell Jonathan to borrow from the tavern?

4. Why does Jonathan’s father’s friend not respond to the question?

5. What task does Jonathan struggle to do as the enemy approaches?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What is Jonathan eager to do? How does his father feel about it?

2. What does the Corporal say to the men at the tavern? What does he end up doing?

3. How do the men view the Corporal’s leadership? How does the Corporal respond to their commentary?

4. What happens in Rocktown? How do the men react?

5. What happens during Jonathan’s encounter with the Hessians? What is the mood of the encounter, and how does Jonathan leave the situation?

Paired Resources

“Hessians”

• The George Washington Presidential Library shares information on the German mercenary group.
• This connects with the themes Glory Versus Tragedy in War and Kindness or Brutality in a Crisis.