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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the soldier approach Peyton's house?
(a) On horseback.
(b) Walking.
(c) Crawling.
(d) On a mule.

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

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a natural question to ask after reading Part 2?
(a) Was Peyton targeted by the enemy?
(b) Was Peyton being watched?
(c) Was the visit to Peyton's house a random one?
(d) What was Peyton wearing?

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The condemned man feels as if his ears _______________________.

2. Peyton comes from a highly respected family of __________________.

3. What do all the men on the platform have in common?

4. What is the soldier's appearance?

5. When does the soldier say he had last been at the Owl Creek Bridge?

(see the answer key)

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