Question 1

What was Benjamin Carter's connection to his musket?

Accepted Answer

It had been handed down from his father.

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He bought it from a store.

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He found it on the battlefield.

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He captured it from a British soldier.

Question 2

Why were Benjamin and his fellow soldiers defending a small bridge?

Accepted Answer

The British were advancing.

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To practice shooting drills.

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To explore the area.

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To go fishing.

Question 3

What did Benjamin do when he saw a redcoat appear in his sights?

Accepted Answer

He squeezed the trigger of his musket.

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He threw his musket down.

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He tried to negotiate.

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He ran away.

Question 4

What does the text suggest about Benjamin's skill with the musket during battle?

Accepted Answer

He loaded and fired it with practiced efficiency.

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He never fired it.

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He hit his own comrades.

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He struggled to use it.

Question 5

What did Benjamin know about the fate of his village and the war?

Accepted Answer

It depended on their ability to defend the bridge.

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It was the British's problem.

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It was already lost.

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It was not a concern.

Question 6

How did Benjamin and his fellow militiamen feel after the British retreated?

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Exhausted but victorious.

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Fearful and anxious.

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Confused and lost.

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Defeated and demoralized.

Question 7

What did Benjamin and his fellow militiamen do as night fell?

Accepted Answer

Gathered around a small fire.

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Started another battle.

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Ran away.

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Went to sleep.

Question 8

What was the atmosphere like during the battle?

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Constant gunfire and shaky hands from the cold.

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Quiet contemplation and relaxation.

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Cheerful singing and dancing.

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Absolute silence and warmth.

Question 9

What did Benjamin's musket represent to him during the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

A lifeline.

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An enemy.

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A burden.

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A toy.

Question 10

How did Benjamin feel about his musket from the passage?

Accepted Answer

He cherished it dearly.

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He discarded it.

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He ignored it.

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He hated it.

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