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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The sentinels are as still as ________________.
(a) Statues.
(b) Night.
(c) Death.
(d) Sorrow.

2. What are the slack boards laid upon?
(a) Grass.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Railway supports.
(d) Ravine.

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

4. What is the source of the sound that the condemned man hears?
(a) The bridge.
(b) His watch.
(c) A chain.
(d) Coins.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What crime has the condemned man committed?

2. What does the captain do after giving the signal to the sergeant?

3. What is the man standing on?

4. Where are the spectators located?

5. The condemned man thinks the loud sound is like _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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