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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the condemned man note about the driftwood in the water below?
(a) It is gray.
(b) It is moving slowly.
(c) It is huge.
(d) It is very small.

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

4. How does the condemned man view the system of execution?
(a) Efficient.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Crude.
(d) Unjust.

5. What do the privates do after moving away from the man?
(a) Stand in silence.
(b) Wipe their brows.
(c) Pull away their planks.
(d) Ride away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man think of when he closes his eyes?

2. What signal does the captain give to the sergeant?

3. How can the condemned man's eyes be described?

4. What does the condemned man want to take off his body?

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

(see the answer key)

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