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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men guard the Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 3.

2. What does Peyton say a civilian would have to do to gain access to the bridge?
(a) Elude the picket post.
(b) Dress all in black.
(c) Put mud on his face.
(d) Walk in stocking feet.

3. What is the man's probable profession?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Planter.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Gambler.

4. What does the condemned man want to do as the noise pounds in his head?
(a) Beg for mercy.
(b) Scream.
(c) Shoot himself.
(d) Cry.

5. Peyton is a civilian with _________________.
(a) The heart of a soldier.
(b) A bad reputation.
(c) A criminal record.
(d) Political aspirations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What saying did Peyton believe in his heart?

2. What did the soldier see lying against the pier the last time he was at the bridge?

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

4. According to the soldiers' ____________, death is to be honored.

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

(see the answer key)

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