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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the privates do after moving away from the man?
(a) Pull away their planks.
(b) Wipe their brows.
(c) Stand in silence.
(d) Ride away.

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

3. What is the second question Peyton asks the soldier?
(a) How the bridge is guarded.
(b) Where he comes from.
(c) How long he has been in the army.
(d) If he is married.

4. What is the name of the character introduced in Part 2?
(a) Preston Farquhar.
(b) Peyton Farquhar.
(c) Peyton Manning.
(d) Peyton Place.

5. What can Peyton see from his vantage point in the water?
(a) A boat.
(b) Children fishing.
(c) A gleam of light.
(d) Driftwood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does the condemned man NOT visualize in his mind?

2. Who does Peyton see standing on the shore?

3. What does the condemned man focus on in the water below?

4. In what direction is the man looking?

5. What does Peyton realize about his neck at this point?

(see the answer key)

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