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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the man think of when he closes his eyes?
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife and children.
(c) His home.
(d) God.

3. At what time of day is Peyton approached by someone at his property?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Noon.
(c) Evening.
(d) Early morning.

4. What do the men in the infantry do while waiting for the execution?
(a) Close their eyes.
(b) Hum.
(c) Stare forward.
(d) Sit down.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sentinels stand guard over the men on the platform?

2. The soldier says the driftwood would burn __________________.

3. What does the condemned man want to do as the noise pounds in his head?

4. What holds the critical plank in place?

5. Where is the man standing at the beginning of Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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