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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sentinels stand guard over the men on the platform?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

2. 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.

3. How old is the man to be hanged?
(a) 18.
(b) 25.
(c) 66.
(d) 35.

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

5. Peyton knows there must be a ____________ ring around his neck where the rope had been.
(a) Red.
(b) Purple.
(c) Green.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. The sound becomes ______________ for the condemned man.

2. What does Peyton follow as he walks through the forest all day?

3. What does the condemned man focus on in the water below?

4. What do the soldiers do when they see Peyton?

5. In what state does Peyton live?

(see the answer key)

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