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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the soldier pause to do?
(a) Collect his thoughts.
(b) Tell a joke.
(c) Cough.
(d) Drink the water.

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

3. What is the position of the man to be hanged?
(a) A civilian.
(b) A wayward politician.
(c) A spy.
(d) A military officer.

4. Why is Peyton drawn into the soldier's story?
(a) He needs material for a novel.
(b) He loves a good story.
(c) He longs to be part of the glory of war.
(d) He wants something to tell his grandchildren one day.

5. How does the soldier say he knows about the order?
(a) He wrote it.
(b) He saw it.
(c) He saw a poster about it.
(d) He heard about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peyton do while waiting for an opportunity to serve the South?

2. What is the man wearing?

3. The man in the noose stands at one end of the plank and __________________ stands at the other.

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

5. The sentinels are as still as ________________.

(see the answer key)

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