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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the condemned man think is the solution for his predicament?
(a) Talking to the governor.
(b) Bribing the guards.
(c) Finding his gun.
(d) Freeing his hands.

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

3. The man in the noose stands at one end of the plank and __________________ stands at the other.
(a) The governor.
(b) A minister.
(c) The sergeant.
(d) A private.

4. What holds the critical plank in place?
(a) An anchor.
(b) A rope.
(c) The sergeant.
(d) A horse.

5. What is the man doing with his hands?
(a) They are tied behind his back.
(b) He is clapping.
(c) He is signalling for help.
(d) He is waving to his friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the soldier reappear at the Farquhar house?

2. For what does the soldier ask?

3. What is the source of the sound that the condemned man hears?

4. What does Peyton say a civilian would have to do to gain access to the bridge?

5. During what war does the story take place?

(see the answer key)

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