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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The condemned man thinks the loud sound is like _____________________.
(a) A clanging bell.
(b) Horses' hooves.
(c) A blacksmith's hammer.
(d) Thunder.

2. What does the condemned man want to take off his body?
(a) The noose.
(b) His coat.
(c) The blindfold.
(d) The hood.

3. What color eyes does the condemned man have?
(a) Gray.
(b) Green.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blue.

4. The soldiers say the Yanks have already reached ________________________-.
(a) The gun depot.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) The Owl Creek Bridge.
(d) Richmond.

5. Which of the following does NOT describe the condemned man?
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Common criminal.
(c) Good-looking.
(d) Accomplished.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peyton is devoted to the ____________________.

2. What is the source of the sound that the condemned man hears?

3. What does the soldier pause to do?

4. What does Peyton do while his wife is getting the water?

5. Which of the following does NOT characterize Peyton's motivations?

(see the answer key)

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