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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 condemned man NOT wear?
(a) A hood.
(b) A hat.
(c) Shoes.
(d) A tie.

2. What do the privates do after moving away from the man?
(a) Pull away their planks.
(b) Ride away.
(c) Wipe their brows.
(d) Stand in silence.

3. How many sentinels stand guard over the men on the platform?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

4. The rope around the man's neck is attached to ______________________.
(a) A tree.
(b) A forklift.
(c) A cross timber.
(d) A scaffold.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The method of execution in the story is __________________.

3. What does the captain do after giving the signal to the sergeant?

4. The sentinels are as still as ________________.

5. Why is the man immobile?

(see the answer key)

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