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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who approaches Peyton and his wife as they sit outside their home?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) A traveling salesman.
(d) A minister.

2. Who is with Peyton when he is approached by someone at his property?
(a) His brother.
(b) His son.
(c) His wife.
(d) No one.

3. How did Peyton feel about not being allowed to enlist in the army?
(a) He felt lucky.
(b) He was embarrassed.
(c) He was mad about it.
(d) He was upset.

4. What does Peyton say a civilian would have to do to gain access to the bridge?
(a) Dress all in black.
(b) Elude the picket post.
(c) Put mud on his face.
(d) Walk in stocking feet.

5. Which of the following does NOT characterize Peyton's motivations?
(a) He longs to be of service.
(b) He always wanted to be a spy.
(c) He wants to do whatever he can for the South.
(d) He wants to share in the glory of the cause.

6. What are Peyton and his wife doing when they are approached by someone?
(a) Sitting on a bench.
(b) Taking a walk.
(c) Working in the garden.
(d) Eating dinner.

7. Who does the soldier say is repairing the railroads?
(a) The government.
(b) The locals.
(c) The Rebs.
(d) The Yanks.

8. What saying did Peyton believe in his heart?
(a) Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
(b) All is fair in love and war.
(c) He who laughs last, laughs best.
(d) The early bird gets the worm.

9. What is the second question Peyton asks the soldier?
(a) How long he has been in the army.
(b) How the bridge is guarded.
(c) If he is married.
(d) Where he comes from.

10. Peyton is a civilian with _________________.
(a) Political aspirations.
(b) The heart of a soldier.
(c) A criminal record.
(d) A bad reputation.

11. How far does the soldier say it is to Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) About 300 miles.
(b) About 50 miles.
(c) About 3 miles.
(d) About 30 miles.

12. Why is the Federal army repairing the railroads?
(a) To transport cannons.
(b) In preparation for another advance.
(c) To transport prisoners.
(d) To help rebuild the South.

13. What does Peyton do while waiting for an opportunity to serve the South?
(a) Anything he can.
(b) Nothing.
(c) As little as possible.
(d) Writes newsletters.

14. What did the soldier ask Peyton regarding directions?
(a) He didn't ask anything about directions.
(b) He asked about the next town.
(c) He asked how to get to Owl Creek Bridge.
(d) He wanted to know how far it was to Owl Creek Bridge.

15. In what direction is the soldier headed when he rides past the Farquhar house again?
(a) South.
(b) East.
(c) West.
(d) North.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peyton ask after the soldier tells about the order?

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

3. What does Peyton think about his opportunity to serve in the war?

4. What does the soldier say happened at the bridge last winter?

5. What does the soldier NOT do after he drinks his water?

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