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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The posted order states that any civilian caught interfering with the railroad ______________________.
(a) Will be hanged.
(b) Needs a license.
(c) Will be ordered to enlist.
(d) Needs permission first.

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

3. When does the soldier say he had last been at the Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) Yesterday.
(b) A month ago.
(c) A year ago.
(d) Last week.

4. According to the soldiers' ____________, death is to be honored.
(a) Rule book.
(b) Instincts.
(c) Unwritten code.
(d) Orders.

5. What does the condemned man want to take off his body?
(a) The noose.
(b) The blindfold.
(c) His coat.
(d) The hood.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Peyton drawn into the soldier's story?

3. What can be inferred about the crime Peyton may have committed?

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

5. What does the soldier pause to do?

(see the answer key)

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