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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a rank among the men on the platform with the man?
(a) Private.
(b) Captain.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Sergeant.

2. What signal does the captain give to the sergeant?
(a) He shakes his hand.
(b) He nods.
(c) He salutes.
(d) He winks.

3. What type of sound distracts the condemned man's thoughts?
(a) Whirring.
(b) Pounding.
(c) Metallic.
(d) Thudding.

4. According to the soldiers' ____________, death is to be honored.
(a) Unwritten code.
(b) Instincts.
(c) Orders.
(d) Rule book.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The sentinels are as still as ________________.

3. Which of the following does the condemned man NOT visualize in his mind?

4. In what state is the man located?

5. Where are the sentinels standing guard?

(see the answer key)

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