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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What saying did Peyton believe in his heart?
(a) The early bird gets the worm.
(b) All is fair in love and war.
(c) He who laughs last, laughs best.
(d) Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.

3. Who approaches Peyton and his wife as they sit outside their home?
(a) A minister.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A traveling salesman.
(d) A neighbor.

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

5. What did the soldier ask Peyton regarding directions?
(a) He asked how to get to Owl Creek Bridge.
(b) He wanted to know how far it was to Owl Creek Bridge.
(c) He didn't ask anything about directions.
(d) He asked about the next town.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Peyton comes from a highly respected family of __________________.

3. Where are the spectators located?

4. The rope around the man's neck is attached to ______________________.

5. What does Peyton ask the soldier?

(see the answer key)

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