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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what war does the story take place?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) World War II.
(c) The Korean War.
(d) World War I.

2. The method of execution in the story is __________________.
(a) Precise.
(b) Military style.
(c) New.
(d) Unusual.

3. What is the date of the beginning of Part 1?
(a) It not known.
(b) September 15, 1954.
(c) June 25, 1864.
(d) April 7, 1813.

4. What do the man's clothes indicate about him?
(a) He has been sucessful.
(b) He is a soldier.
(c) He is too young to die.
(d) He is a criminal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the sentinels standing guard?

2. The condemned man feels as if his ears _______________________.

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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