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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the condemned man NOT wear?
(a) A hat.
(b) A tie.
(c) A hood.
(d) Shoes.

2. According to the soldiers' ____________, death is to be honored.
(a) Unwritten code.
(b) Rule book.
(c) Instincts.
(d) Orders.

3. Which of the following does the condemned man NOT visualize in his mind?
(a) Swimming away.
(b) Ripping off the noose.
(c) Shooting the sergeant.
(d) Diving into the water.

4. Who is the author of AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE?
(a) Anthonio Bierce.
(b) Ambrose Pearson.
(c) Ambrose Pierce.
(d) Ambrose Bierce.

5. What does the condemned man want to do as the noise pounds in his head?
(a) Shoot himself.
(b) Cry.
(c) Scream.
(d) Beg for mercy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the privates do after moving away from the man?

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

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

4. What do the men in the infantry do while waiting for the execution?

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

(see the answer key)

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