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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can Peyton's senses be described when he surfaces in the water?
(a) Dampened.
(b) Nonexistent.
(c) Extremely keen.
(d) Sluggish.

2. How far does the soldier say it is to Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) About 3 miles.
(b) About 30 miles.
(c) About 300 miles.
(d) About 50 miles.

3. What happens when Peyton is about to clasp his wife?
(a) He collapses with fatigue.
(b) He faints.
(c) She trips and falls.
(d) He feels a blow on the back of his neck.

4. What does Peyton realize that his hands are doing?
(a) Swimming toward the surface.
(b) Hanging limply at his side.
(c) Removing the noose from his neck.
(d) Untying his feet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men guard the Owl Creek Bridge?

2. What do the men in the infantry do while waiting for the execution?

3. What kind of sound does Peyton hear after the white light covers him?

4. What do all the men on the platform have in common?

5. The condemned man thinks the loud sound is like _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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