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

2. According to the soldiers' ____________, death is to be honored.
(a) Unwritten code.
(b) Rule book.
(c) Orders.
(d) Instincts.

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

4. How old is the man to be hanged?
(a) 66.
(b) 25.
(c) 35.
(d) 18.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The sound becomes ______________ for the condemned man.

2. Where are the sentinels standing guard?

3. The sergeant salutes the captain and ____________________.

4. When it is time for the execution, who moves away from the location first?

5. What are the slack boards laid upon?

(see the answer key)

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