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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Peyton is a politician and a(n) ___________________.
(a) Abolitionist.
(b) Anarchist.
(c) Socialist.
(d) Secessionist.

2. When does the soldier say he had last been at the Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) Yesterday.
(b) A month ago.
(c) Last week.
(d) A year ago.

3. How can the condemned man's eyes be described?
(a) Kindly.
(b) Closed.
(c) Sleepy.
(d) Frantic.

4. What color eyes does the condemned man have?
(a) Gray.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Brown.

5. What role do the sentinels have in the impending execution?
(a) They will give the signal to proceed.
(b) They arrested the men.
(c) No role.
(d) They are waiting on word of a reprieve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peyton wants to know _______________________ if he could overcome the sentinel.

2. What does Peyton say a civilian would have to do to gain access to the bridge?

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the posted order?

4. What does the condemned man want to do as the noise pounds in his head?

5. What did the soldier see at the bridge the last time he was there?

(see the answer key)

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