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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) World War I.
(b) World War II.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) The Korean War.

2. What do the men in the infantry do while waiting for the execution?
(a) Hum.
(b) Close their eyes.
(c) Sit down.
(d) Stare forward.

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

4. How does the condemned man view the system of execution?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Crude.
(c) Unjust.
(d) Efficient.

5. The remaining plank spans how many railroad ties?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. The sentinels are as still as ________________.

2. How many sentinels stand guard over the men on the platform?

3. What color eyes does the condemned man have?

4. What does the condemned man note about the driftwood in the water below?

5. How old is the man to be hanged?

(see the answer key)

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