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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the sentinels standing guard?
(a) The ends of the bridge.
(b) In boats.
(c) In trees.
(d) In nearby fields.

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

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

4. Who is the author of AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE?
(a) Ambrose Pearson.
(b) Ambrose Pierce.
(c) Ambrose Bierce.
(d) Anthonio Bierce.

5. Which of the following is NOT a step in the hanging?
(a) The plank will tilt.
(b) The man will fall.
(c) The sergeant will slap the horse.
(d) The sergeant will step off the plank.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peyton knows there must be a ____________ ring around his neck where the rope had been.

2. In what state is the man located?

3. What prevented Peyton's enlisting in the army?

4. What are Peyton and his wife doing when they are approached by someone?

5. Who approaches Peyton and his wife as they sit outside their home?

(see the answer key)

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