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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 Mrs. Farquhar's demeanor about getting the water?
(a) She is happy to do it.
(b) She is hesitant.
(c) She refuses.
(d) She does it grudgingly.

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

3. What does Peyton do while his wife is getting the water?
(a) Returns to the house.
(b) Invites him to dinner.
(c) Pulls out his gun.
(d) Approaches the soldier.

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

5. What does Peyton do while waiting for an opportunity to serve the South?
(a) Anything he can.
(b) Nothing.
(c) As little as possible.
(d) Writes newsletters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date of the beginning of Part 1?

2. The sound becomes ______________ for the condemned man.

3. What is the soldier's true job?

4. How did the soldier approach Peyton's house?

5. What is the man's probable profession?

(see the answer key)

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