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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peyton think about his opportunity to serve in the war?
(a) It will come at some point.
(b) It will never come.
(c) It may come if he is patient.
(d) He will have to be alert and on the lookout.

2. What signal does the captain give to the sergeant?
(a) He nods.
(b) He winks.
(c) He shakes his hand.
(d) He salutes.

3. The man in the noose stands at one end of the plank and __________________ stands at the other.
(a) A minister.
(b) A private.
(c) The sergeant.
(d) The governor.

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

5. What is the man standing on?
(a) Slack boards.
(b) Ground.
(c) Ship's plank.
(d) Stirrups.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stands with the spectators?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe the condemned man?

3. The sentinels are as still as ________________.

4. During what war does the story take place?

5. What is the man looking at?

(see the answer key)

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