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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT a step in the hanging?
(a) The plank will tilt.
(b) The sergeant will step off the plank.
(c) The sergeant will slap the horse.
(d) The man will fall.

3. How many other men are on the platform with the man?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

4. What does the condemned man think is the solution for his predicament?
(a) Finding his gun.
(b) Freeing his hands.
(c) Bribing the guards.
(d) Talking to the governor.

5. What can be inferred about the story at the end of Part 2?
(a) Peyton is going to enlist in the army.
(b) Peyton's wife is going to be injured.
(c) Something ominous is about to take place.
(d) Peyton is going to be a spy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state is the man located?

2. What is the man looking at?

3. What is the man doing with his hands?

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

5. How does the soldier say he knows about the order?

(see the answer key)

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