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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What holds the critical plank in place?
(a) The sergeant.
(b) A horse.
(c) An anchor.
(d) A rope.

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

3. How did Peyton feel about not being allowed to enlist in the army?
(a) He was mad about it.
(b) He was upset.
(c) He was embarrassed.
(d) He felt lucky.

4. What is the second question Peyton asks the soldier?
(a) If he is married.
(b) How the bridge is guarded.
(c) How long he has been in the army.
(d) Where he comes from.

5. What is the soldier's appearance?
(a) Polished.
(b) Drenched.
(c) Dusty.
(d) Dewy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a step in the hanging?

2. What do the privates do after moving away from the man?

3. Who is the author of AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE?

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

5. Where are the spectators located?

(see the answer key)

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