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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the man think of when he closes his eyes?
(a) His mother.
(b) His home.
(c) His wife and children.
(d) God.

2. What does the condemned man want to take off his body?
(a) His coat.
(b) The hood.
(c) The blindfold.
(d) The noose.

3. Why is the man immobile?
(a) He is trying to hide.
(b) He is playing a game.
(c) He is paralyzed.
(d) His neck is in a noose.

4. What do the men in the infantry do while waiting for the execution?
(a) Sit down.
(b) Close their eyes.
(c) Stare forward.
(d) Hum.

5. What is the position of the man to be hanged?
(a) A spy.
(b) A civilian.
(c) A military officer.
(d) A wayward politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the condemned man NOT wear?

2. The remaining plank spans how many railroad ties?

3. What do the privates do after moving away from the man?

4. What do the man's clothes indicate about him?

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

(see the answer key)

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