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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Federal army repairing the railroads?
(a) To transport prisoners.
(b) To help rebuild the South.
(c) In preparation for another advance.
(d) To transport cannons.

2. In what state does Peyton live?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Alabama.

3. What color is the uniform worn by the soldier?
(a) Blue.
(b) Grey.
(c) Tan.
(d) Red.

4. When does the soldier say he had last been at the Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) Yesterday.
(b) Last week.
(c) A month ago.
(d) A year ago.

5. What do all the men on the platform have in common?
(a) They are all bald.
(b) They are from the Federal army.
(c) They are all smoking cigars.
(d) They all have brown hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. The condemned man feels as if his ears _______________________.

2. What is the man looking at?

3. Who approaches Peyton and his wife as they sit outside their home?

4. In what direction is the man looking?

5. The posted order states that any civilian caught interfering with the railroad ______________________.

(see the answer key)

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