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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prevented Peyton's enlisting in the army?
(a) It is not known.
(b) Bad heart.
(c) Chicken pox.
(d) Flat feet.

2. What does the soldier NOT do after he drinks his water?
(a) Rides away on his horse.
(b) Coughs.
(c) Thanks Mrs. Farquhar.
(d) Bows to Peyton.

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

4. What role do the sentinels have in the impending execution?
(a) They are waiting on word of a reprieve.
(b) No role.
(c) They arrested the men.
(d) They will give the signal to proceed.

5. Why is the man immobile?
(a) He is paralyzed.
(b) He is playing a game.
(c) His neck is in a noose.
(d) He is trying to hide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the soldier's appearance?

2. Where is the man standing at the beginning of Part 1?

3. The soldiers say the Yanks have already reached ________________________-.

4. How did the soldier approach Peyton's house?

5. What holds the critical plank in place?

(see the answer key)

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