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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the man to be hanged?
(a) 25.
(b) 35.
(c) 18.
(d) 66.

2. What does the condemned man think is the solution for his predicament?
(a) Talking to the governor.
(b) Freeing his hands.
(c) Bribing the guards.
(d) Finding his gun.

3. What is the soldier's true job?
(a) He is a writer.
(b) He is a Federal general.
(c) He is a Federal scout.
(d) He is a newspaper editor.

4. What is the man doing with his hands?
(a) They are tied behind his back.
(b) He is clapping.
(c) He is signalling for help.
(d) He is waving to his friends.

5. Who is the author of AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE?
(a) Ambrose Pearson.
(b) Ambrose Pierce.
(c) Ambrose Bierce.
(d) Anthonio Bierce.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Peyton NOT long to experience as a soldier?

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

3. What color eyes does the condemned man have?

4. What is the man looking at?

5. When it is time for the execution, who moves away from the location first?

(see the answer key)

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