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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the character introduced in Part 2?
(a) Preston Farquhar.
(b) Peyton Place.
(c) Peyton Farquhar.
(d) Peyton Manning.

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

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

4. Which of the following does Peyton NOT experience with the removal of the noose?
(a) A wave of cool, quiet relief.
(b) His brain was on fire.
(c) His heart tried to jump out of his mouth.
(d) His neck ached horribly.

5. What is Peyton Farquhar's occupation?
(a) Minister.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Professor
(d) Planter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the source of the sound that the condemned man hears?

2. What does the soldier say about the driftwood he saw?

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

4. What does Peyton do after he lands on the riverbank?

5. What literary technique does the author use when he says that death is a dignitary?

(see the answer key)

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