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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The posted order states that any civilian caught interfering with the railroad ______________________.
(a) Needs a license.
(b) Will be ordered to enlist.
(c) Needs permission first.
(d) Will be hanged.

2. What does the soldier say happened at the bridge last winter?
(a) A blizzard.
(b) A train derailed.
(c) A flood.
(d) The bridge gave way from ice.

3. Where is the man standing at the beginning of Part 1?
(a) A railroad bridge.
(b) An alley.
(c) A cave.
(d) A city street.

4. What saying did Peyton believe in his heart?
(a) Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
(b) He who laughs last, laughs best.
(c) The early bird gets the worm.
(d) All is fair in love and war.

5. Peyton is devoted to the ____________________.
(a) Southern cause.
(b) Marriage vows.
(c) Catholic Church.
(d) Northern cause.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peyton comes from a highly respected family of __________________.

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

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

4. Which of the following figures does Peyton NOT mention when talking about approaching the bridge?

5. Why is the Federal army repairing the railroads?

(see the answer key)

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