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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the man immobile?
(a) He is trying to hide.
(b) His neck is in a noose.
(c) He is paralyzed.
(d) He is playing a game.

2. What time of day is it when Peyton arrives at his home?
(a) Early evening.
(b) Morning.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Noon.

3. How can Peyton's senses be described when he surfaces in the water?
(a) Dampened.
(b) Nonexistent.
(c) Sluggish.
(d) Extremely keen.

4. Who does Peyton see standing on the shore?
(a) His family.
(b) His boyhood friend.
(c) The soldiers who executed him.
(d) His minister.

5. What color eyes does the condemned man have?
(a) Brown.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Gray.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peyton reach out to touch?

2. Who is the author of AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE?

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

4. What does the soldier NOT do after he drinks his water?

5. Which of the following does NOT make music to Peyton's ears?

(see the answer key)

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