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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What crime has the condemned man committed?
(a) Robbery.
(b) Spying.
(c) It is unknown at this point.
(d) Murder.

2. What does Peyton do while waiting for an opportunity to serve the South?
(a) As little as possible.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Anything he can.
(d) Writes newsletters.

3. What does Peyton think about his opportunity to serve in the war?
(a) It will never come.
(b) It may come if he is patient.
(c) It will come at some point.
(d) He will have to be alert and on the lookout.

4. The sound becomes ______________ for the condemned man.
(a) Calming.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Maddening.
(d) Jarring.

5. During what war does the story take place?
(a) World War II.
(b) World War I.
(c) The Korean War.
(d) The Civil War.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state is the man located?

2. Who is mentioned in the posted order?

3. What is the soldier's true job?

4. What is Peyton Farquhar's occupation?

5. The method of execution in the story is __________________.

(see the answer key)

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