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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 position of the man to be hanged?
(a) A civilian.
(b) A wayward politician.
(c) A spy.
(d) A military officer.

2. What type of sound distracts the condemned man's thoughts?
(a) Whirring.
(b) Metallic.
(c) Pounding.
(d) Thudding.

3. The condemned man feels as if his ears _______________________.
(a) Are being punctured with a knife.
(b) Are plugged up.
(c) Are being ripped off.
(d) Are bleeding.

4. What do the privates do after moving away from the man?
(a) Stand in silence.
(b) Wipe their brows.
(c) Pull away their planks.
(d) Ride away.

5. The sergeant salutes the captain and ____________________.
(a) Rides away on his horse.
(b) Blows a bugle.
(c) Moves to stand behind him.
(d) Orders the men to shoot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the spectators located?

2. In what state is the man located?

3. What is the man looking at?

4. What does the condemned man think is the solution for his predicament?

5. What do the man's clothes indicate about him?

(see the answer key)

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