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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The method of execution in the story is __________________.
(a) New.
(b) Precise.
(c) Military style.
(d) Unusual.

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

3. The man in the noose stands at one end of the plank and __________________ stands at the other.
(a) The sergeant.
(b) The governor.
(c) A private.
(d) A minister.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is the man immobile?

4. What is the man's probable profession?

5. Which of the following is NOT a rank among the men on the platform with the man?

(see the answer key)

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