I Survived the American Revolution, 1776

I Survived the American Revolution includes several illustrated pages that provide information about Revolutionary War era weapons and uniforms, as well as maps of 1776 Brooklyn and Manhattan. How do these illustrations relate to specific events in the novel?

How does Nate’s perspective of the war shift throughout the book? Analyze at least three key scenes to support your interpretation.

Analyze Nate’s confrontation with the Hessian soldier and his reaction to the man’s death. What larger philosophical point does the author convey in this scene?