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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state does Peyton live?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Virginia.

2. What did the soldier see at the bridge the last time he was there?
(a) Ice chunks.
(b) A dead body.
(c) Garbage.
(d) Driftwood.

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

4. What does the soldier say about the driftwood he saw?
(a) It would be dry now.
(b) It was covered in moss.
(c) It was in little pieces.
(d) It was a strange color.

5. What does the soldier NOT do after he drinks his water?
(a) Coughs.
(b) Bows to Peyton.
(c) Thanks Mrs. Farquhar.
(d) Rides away on his horse.

6. What is Peyton Farquhar's occupation?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Minister.
(c) Planter.
(d) Professor

7. What prevented Peyton's enlisting in the army?
(a) Bad heart.
(b) Chicken pox.
(c) It is not known.
(d) Flat feet.

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

9. What color is the uniform worn by the soldier?
(a) Red.
(b) Grey.
(c) Blue.
(d) Tan.

10. What does Peyton do while his wife is getting the water?
(a) Returns to the house.
(b) Pulls out his gun.
(c) Approaches the soldier.
(d) Invites him to dinner.

11. What is the soldier's appearance?
(a) Dewy.
(b) Drenched.
(c) Polished.
(d) Dusty.

12. What can be inferred about the crime Peyton may have committed?
(a) He deserted from the army.
(b) He shot a Yankee general.
(c) He burned a neighbor's plantation.
(d) He set fire to the driftwood to burn the bridge.

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

14. At what time of day is Peyton approached by someone at his property?
(a) Early morning.
(b) Noon.
(c) Evening.
(d) Midnight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Farquhar's demeanor about getting the water?

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

3. What is the second question Peyton asks the soldier?

4. What time of day does the soldier return to the Farquhar house?

5. Which of the following is NOT a natural question to ask after reading Part 2?

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