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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 Peyton NOT experience with the removal of the noose?
(a) His neck ached horribly.
(b) A wave of cool, quiet relief.
(c) His heart tried to jump out of his mouth.
(d) His brain was on fire.

2. What does Peyton realize about his neck at this point?
(a) It is horribly swollen.
(b) It is normal.
(c) It is thinner.
(d) It is slightly chafed.

3. What does Peyton realize about his eyes?
(a) He cannot close them.
(b) He cannot open them.
(c) He cannot cry.
(d) He cannot see.

4. How did Peyton feel about not being allowed to enlist in the army?
(a) He was embarrassed.
(b) He was upset.
(c) He was mad about it.
(d) He felt lucky.

5. When does the soldier say he had last been at the Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) Last week.
(b) Yesterday.
(c) A month ago.
(d) A year ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peyton realizes that he must have traveled for ________________.

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

3. What meaning does Peyton think the stars have?

4. What is aroused in Peyton at the end of Part 2?

5. What did the soldier see lying against the pier the last time he was at the bridge?

(see the answer key)

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