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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did the soldier see at the bridge the last time he was there?
(a) Garbage.
(b) Ice chunks.
(c) A dead body.
(d) Driftwood.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Federal army repairing the railroads?

2. What role do the sentinels have in the impending execution?

3. What does Peyton ask the soldier?

4. What does the condemned man think is the solution for his predicament?

5. Who issued a notice that is posted at the Owl Creek Bridge?

(see the answer key)

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