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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state does Peyton live?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Mississippi.

2. What literary technique does the author use when he says that death is a dignitary?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Personification.
(c) Simile.
(d) Allegory.

3. Who are the spectators for the execution?
(a) A company of infantrymen.
(b) Families of the victim.
(c) Some nosy local people.
(d) Some news reporters.

4. Who is with Peyton when he is approached by someone at his property?
(a) His wife.
(b) No one.
(c) His son.
(d) His brother.

5. Who issued a notice that is posted at the Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) The governor.
(b) The mayor.
(c) The president.
(d) The commandant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men guard the Owl Creek Bridge?

2. What did the soldier ask Peyton regarding directions?

3. What is the position of the man to be hanged?

4. What does Peyton ask the soldier?

5. What is the name of the character introduced in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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