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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the soldier say that the Yanks have built at the Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) A stockade.
(b) A train station.
(c) A gun depot.
(d) A church.

2. Who is mentioned in the posted order?
(a) Federal soldiers.
(b) Confederate soldiers.
(c) Civilians.
(d) Home guard.

3. What holds the critical plank in place?
(a) A horse.
(b) An anchor.
(c) The sergeant.
(d) A rope.

4. What is the man standing on?
(a) Ship's plank.
(b) Slack boards.
(c) Stirrups.
(d) Ground.

5. What crime has the condemned man committed?
(a) Spying.
(b) It is unknown at this point.
(c) Robbery.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. The rope around the man's neck is attached to ______________________.

2. How many men guard the Owl Creek Bridge?

3. What signal does the captain give to the sergeant?

4. The condemned man feels as if his ears _______________________.

5. What type of sound distracts the condemned man's thoughts?

(see the answer key)

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