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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sentinels stand guard over the men on the platform?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

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

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

4. During what war does the story take place?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) World War II.
(c) World War I.
(d) The Korean War.

5. What does the condemned man think is the solution for his predicament?
(a) Freeing his hands.
(b) Bribing the guards.
(c) Finding his gun.
(d) Talking to the governor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the condemned man focus on in the water below?

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

3. Which of the following does the condemned man NOT visualize in his mind?

4. In what state is the man located?

5. How does the condemned man view the system of execution?

(see the answer key)

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