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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the soldier say he had last been at the Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) Yesterday.
(b) Last week.
(c) A month ago.
(d) A year ago.

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the posted order?
(a) Horses.
(b) Trains.
(c) Tunnels.
(d) Bridges.

3. What does the captain do after giving the signal to the sergeant?
(a) Shoots his pistol.
(b) Salutes the troops.
(c) Rides away.
(d) Steps aside.

4. How many other men are on the platform with the man?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the soldier pause to do?

2. What are the man's movements?

3. What is Peyton Farquhar's occupation?

4. What is the source of the sound that the condemned man hears?

5. The sound becomes ______________ for the condemned man.

(see the answer key)

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