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62 pages 2 hours read

Avi

The Fighting Ground

AviFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1984

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Essay Topics

1.

Jonathan’s father and brother both have served in the American Revolutionary Army, yet his father doesn’t want Jonathan to join up. Suggest two reasons for his reluctance.

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Why are German soldiers fighting in the American Revolution? What is their reputation among Americans, and why?

3.

After reloading his musket, Jonathan looks up to find himself alone on a battlefield as several Hessians charge him with bayonets, and he flees into the forest. Explain why he thinks he’s a coward for this. Do you think he’s a coward? Why or why not?

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