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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 man doing with his hands?
(a) They are tied behind his back.
(b) He is signalling for help.
(c) He is clapping.
(d) He is waving to his friends.

2. Where are the sentinels standing guard?
(a) In nearby fields.
(b) In boats.
(c) In trees.
(d) The ends of the bridge.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe the condemned man?
(a) Accomplished.
(b) Common criminal.
(c) Wealthy.
(d) Good-looking.

4. What does the man think of when he closes his eyes?
(a) God.
(b) His wife and children.
(c) His home.
(d) His mother.

5. Who are the spectators for the execution?
(a) A company of infantrymen.
(b) Families of the victim.
(c) Some news reporters.
(d) Some nosy local people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the man standing on?

2. The rope around the man's neck is attached to ______________________.

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

4. What is the date of the beginning of Part 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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