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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the condemned man want to do as the noise pounds in his head?
(a) Shoot himself.
(b) Scream.
(c) Beg for mercy.
(d) Cry.

2. Where is the man standing at the beginning of Part 1?
(a) An alley.
(b) A city street.
(c) A railroad bridge.
(d) A cave.

3. What crime has the condemned man committed?
(a) Robbery.
(b) Murder.
(c) It is unknown at this point.
(d) Spying.

4. What is the man looking at?
(a) Water.
(b) Trees.
(c) Sky.
(d) Faces.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The remaining plank spans how many railroad ties?

2. What does the condemned man want to take off his body?

3. In what direction is the man looking?

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

5. What are the slack boards laid upon?

(see the answer key)

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