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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the men in the infantry do while waiting for the execution?
(a) Hum.
(b) Sit down.
(c) Stare forward.
(d) Close their eyes.

3. What role do the sentinels have in the impending execution?
(a) They are waiting on word of a reprieve.
(b) They arrested the men.
(c) They will give the signal to proceed.
(d) No role.

4. What are the slack boards laid upon?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Ravine.
(c) Railway supports.
(d) Grass.

5. What is the source of the sound that the condemned man hears?
(a) His watch.
(b) The bridge.
(c) Coins.
(d) A chain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does the condemned man NOT visualize in his mind?

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

3. How many other men are on the platform with the man?

4. In what state is the man located?

5. How many sentinels stand guard over the men on the platform?

(see the answer key)

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