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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) A rope.
(b) A horse.
(c) An anchor.
(d) The sergeant.

2. What is the man doing with his hands?
(a) He is waving to his friends.
(b) He is clapping.
(c) They are tied behind his back.
(d) He is signalling for help.

3. The sergeant salutes the captain and ____________________.
(a) Blows a bugle.
(b) Moves to stand behind him.
(c) Orders the men to shoot.
(d) Rides away on his horse.

4. The rope around the man's neck is attached to ______________________.
(a) A scaffold.
(b) A tree.
(c) A cross timber.
(d) A forklift.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What color eyes does the condemned man have?

3. In what direction is the man looking?

4. What is the position of the man to be hanged?

5. During what war does the story take place?

(see the answer key)

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