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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the position of the man to be hanged?
(a) A military officer.
(b) A wayward politician.
(c) A spy.
(d) A civilian.

2. The sentinels are as still as ________________.
(a) Night.
(b) Death.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Statues.

3. The rope around the man's neck is attached to ______________________.
(a) A scaffold.
(b) A forklift.
(c) A tree.
(d) A cross timber.

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

5. What do the man's clothes indicate about him?
(a) He is a soldier.
(b) He is too young to die.
(c) He has been sucessful.
(d) He is a criminal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peyton ask the soldier?

2. What does the soldier NOT do after he drinks his water?

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

4. What does the soldier pause to do?

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

(see the answer key)

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