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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many other men are on the platform with the man?
(a) 7.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

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

3. Where does Peyton land when he is able to extricate himself from the vortex?
(a) A raft.
(b) A tree branch.
(c) The riverbank.
(d) A cave.

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

5. During what war does the story take place?
(a) The Korean War.
(b) World War I.
(c) World War II.
(d) The Civil War.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the slack boards laid upon?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Peyton by nightfall?

3. What sense does Peyton have after he seems to wake up?

4. What does Peyton hear parting the water nearby?

5. What awakens Peyton?

(see the answer key)

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