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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 position of the man to be hanged?
(a) A wayward politician.
(b) A spy.
(c) A civilian.
(d) A military officer.

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

3. What is the man wearing?
(a) Night shirt.
(b) A frockcoat.
(c) Overalls.
(d) Military uniform.

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

5. What are the man's movements?
(a) He is exercising on the ground.
(b) He is doing acrobatics.
(c) He is jumping up and down.
(d) He is fixed on one spot.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. During what war does the story take place?

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

(see the answer key)

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