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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What prevented Peyton's enlisting in the army?
(a) It is not known.
(b) Bad heart.
(c) Flat feet.
(d) Chicken pox.

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

4. What is Peyton Farquhar's occupation?
(a) Professor
(b) Merchant.
(c) Planter.
(d) Minister.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What can be inferred about the story at the end of Part 2?

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

4. The man in the noose stands at one end of the plank and __________________ stands at the other.

5. Where are the sentinels standing guard?

(see the answer key)

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