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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the soldier say is repairing the railroads?
(a) The Yanks.
(b) The government.
(c) The locals.
(d) The Rebs.

2. How can the condemned man's eyes be described?
(a) Frantic.
(b) Closed.
(c) Sleepy.
(d) Kindly.

3. In what direction is the soldier headed when he rides past the Farquhar house again?
(a) North.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) East.

4. How does the condemned man view the system of execution?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Unjust.
(c) Efficient.
(d) Crude.

5. Who gets the water for the soldier?
(a) Peyton Farquhar.
(b) A house slave.
(c) Clayton Farquhar.
(d) Mrs. Farquhar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the condemned man NOT wear?

3. Why is the Federal army repairing the railroads?

4. What prevented Peyton's enlisting in the army?

5. What is the position of the man to be hanged?

(see the answer key)

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