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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The remaining plank spans how many railroad ties?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

2. Which of the following does NOT characterize Peyton's motivations?
(a) He longs to be of service.
(b) He wants to share in the glory of the cause.
(c) He always wanted to be a spy.
(d) He wants to do whatever he can for the South.

3. What color eyes does the condemned man have?
(a) Gray.
(b) Green.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blue.

4. Which of the following is NOT a step in the hanging?
(a) The man will fall.
(b) The sergeant will slap the horse.
(c) The plank will tilt.
(d) The sergeant will step off the plank.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the soldier say that the Yanks have built at the Owl Creek Bridge?

3. In what state does Peyton live?

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

5. Peyton is a politician and a(n) ___________________.

(see the answer key)

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