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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peyton sense about the light that has surrounded him?
(a) It turns blue.
(b) It disappears.
(c) It intensifies.
(d) It fades a bit.

2. How does the soldier say he knows about the order?
(a) He saw it.
(b) He heard about it.
(c) He wrote it.
(d) He saw a poster about it.

3. Which of the following does NOT happen after the light disappears?
(a) The light reappears as pink.
(b) Peyton hears a big splash.
(c) There is a ringing in Peyton's ears.
(d) Everything seems cold and dark.

4. Why is Peyton drawn into the soldier's story?
(a) He needs material for a novel.
(b) He wants something to tell his grandchildren one day.
(c) He loves a good story.
(d) He longs to be part of the glory of war.

5. What color eyes does the condemned man have?
(a) Brown.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Gray.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first part of Part 3 seems to be ______________.

2. What prevented Peyton's enlisting in the army?

3. The posted order states that any civilian caught interfering with the railroad ______________________.

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the posted order?

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

(see the answer key)

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