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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT happen at the beginning of Part 3?
(a) Peyton loses consciousness.
(b) Peyton appears dead.
(c) Peyton gets his hands free.
(d) Peyton falls through the bridge.

2. How can the condemned man's eyes be described?
(a) Frantic.
(b) Kindly.
(c) Closed.
(d) Sleepy.

3. Peyton has the power to ___________ remaining.
(a) Think.
(b) Feel.
(c) Cry.
(d) Talk.

4. What is the man standing on?
(a) Slack boards.
(b) Stirrups.
(c) Ground.
(d) Ship's plank.

5. The sound becomes ______________ for the condemned man.
(a) Maddening.
(b) Jarring.
(c) Calming.
(d) Quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. The rope around the man's neck is attached to ______________________.

2. The first part of Part 3 seems to be ______________.

3. The remaining plank spans how many railroad ties?

4. How can Peyton's senses be described when he surfaces in the water?

5. Peyton hears voices whispering in _________________.

(see the answer key)

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