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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 name of the character introduced in Part 2?
(a) Peyton Place.
(b) Peyton Farquhar.
(c) Peyton Manning.
(d) Preston Farquhar.

2. What does the condemned man want to do as the noise pounds in his head?
(a) Cry.
(b) Beg for mercy.
(c) Shoot himself.
(d) Scream.

3. The man in the noose stands at one end of the plank and __________________ stands at the other.
(a) A minister.
(b) The sergeant.
(c) The governor.
(d) A private.

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

5. The soldiers treat death with military etiquette and _______________.
(a) Eulogies.
(b) Speeches.
(c) Silence.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peyton say a civilian would have to do to gain access to the bridge?

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

3. Who is the author of AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE?

4. Peyton is devoted to the ____________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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