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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gets the water for the soldier?
(a) Mrs. Farquhar.
(b) Clayton Farquhar.
(c) Peyton Farquhar.
(d) A house slave.

2. The method of execution in the story is __________________.
(a) Precise.
(b) Unusual.
(c) Military style.
(d) New.

3. How did the soldier approach Peyton's house?
(a) Walking.
(b) On horseback.
(c) Crawling.
(d) On a mule.

4. What do the privates do after moving away from the man?
(a) Wipe their brows.
(b) Pull away their planks.
(c) Stand in silence.
(d) Ride away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peyton call being hanged below water by the wet noose?

2. The soldiers treat death with military etiquette and _______________.

3. In what does Peyton get caught?

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

5. Which of the following does NOT happen after the light disappears?

(see the answer key)

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