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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) Spying.
(b) Robbery.
(c) Murder.
(d) It is unknown at this point.

2. What signal does the captain give to the sergeant?
(a) He shakes his hand.
(b) He winks.
(c) He nods.
(d) He salutes.

3. What is the man looking at?
(a) Water.
(b) Trees.
(c) Faces.
(d) Sky.

4. The remaining plank spans how many railroad ties?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

5. What are the slack boards laid upon?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Railway supports.
(c) Ravine.
(d) Grass.

Short Answer Questions

1. What saying did Peyton believe in his heart?

2. What does the soldier say happened at the bridge last winter?

3. What literary technique does the author use when he says that death is a dignitary?

4. Why is the Federal army repairing the railroads?

5. What is Mrs. Farquhar's demeanor about getting the water?

(see the answer key)

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