1. Investigate and provide a report on the involvement of mercenary soldiers in the Revolutionary War.

2. During the Revolutionary War, minutemen were American civilians committed to being ready to fight at a moment's notice. Explore and document the contribution of minutemen to the war effort.

3. Although more complex than The Fighting Ground, Stephen Crane's Red Badge of Courage explores similar themes and employs comparable techniques. Read Crane's novel and analyze how it compares to Avi's book in terms of literary methods and the experiences of the protagonists.

4. The book features characters speaking three distinct languages. Why did Avi choose to create characters with different languages? What do these language differences reveal about the individuals?

5. Avi mentions the ticking sound resuming when Jonathan arrives home. Why does Jonathan sense that time has restarted at this moment? How does using time as headings for each section enhance the story? Why did Avi opt for this method instead of traditional chapter headings?