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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 ask the soldier?
(a) If he is hungry.
(b) What is the news from the front.
(c) If he is a deserter.
(d) If he is wounded.

2. What are the slack boards laid upon?
(a) Railway supports.
(b) Grass.
(c) Ravine.
(d) Dirt.

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

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

5. 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 does Peyton do when the rope is free of his neck?

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

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

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Peyton by nightfall?

5. What role do the sentinels have in the impending execution?

(see the answer key)

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