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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Peyton wants to know _______________________ if he could overcome the sentinel.
(a) If a civilian would get a reward.
(b) What a civilian could accomplish.
(c) If a civilian would need help.
(d) Why a civilian would want to risk it even.

3. How did Peyton feel about not being allowed to enlist in the army?
(a) He felt lucky.
(b) He was mad about it.
(c) He was embarrassed.
(d) He was upset.

4. The condemned man thinks the loud sound is like _____________________.
(a) Horses' hooves.
(b) Thunder.
(c) A blacksmith's hammer.
(d) A clanging bell.

5. Which of the following does the condemned man NOT visualize in his mind?
(a) Shooting the sergeant.
(b) Diving into the water.
(c) Ripping off the noose.
(d) Swimming away.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what war does the story take place?

2. Why is the Federal army repairing the railroads?

3. Who does the soldier say is repairing the railroads?

4. Which of the following is NOT a step in the hanging?

5. What did the soldier ask Peyton regarding directions?

(see the answer key)

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