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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is mentioned in the posted order?
(a) Home guard.
(b) Confederate soldiers.
(c) Federal soldiers.
(d) Civilians.

2. How many other men are on the platform with the man?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

3. Which of the following did Peyton NOT long to experience as a soldier?
(a) The opportunity for distinction.
(b) Shooting enemy soldiers.
(c) Something to put his energies into.
(d) The honor of a soldier's life.

4. The rope around the man's neck is attached to ______________________.
(a) A scaffold.
(b) A forklift.
(c) A tree.
(d) A cross timber.

5. What does Peyton realize that his hands are doing?
(a) Swimming toward the surface.
(b) Hanging limply at his side.
(c) Untying his feet.
(d) Removing the noose from his neck.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the captain do after giving the signal to the sergeant?

3. What does Peyton sense about the light that has surrounded him?

4. When does the soldier say he had last been at the Owl Creek Bridge?

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

(see the answer key)

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