4. What do the men in the infantry do while waiting for the execution?
(a) Hum.
(b) Sit down.
(c) Stare forward.
(d) Close their eyes.

5. What does the captain do after giving the signal to the sergeant?
(a) Shoots his pistol.
(b) Salutes the troops.
(c) Rides away.
(d) Steps aside.

6. Where are the spectators located?
(a) In a special soundproof room.
(b) In line at parade rest.
(c) In bleachers.
(d) Standing in the grass.

7. Where are the sentinels standing guard?
(a) The ends of the bridge.
(b) In boats.
(c) In trees.
(d) In nearby fields.

8. Why is the man immobile?
(a) He is paralyzed.
(b) His neck is in a noose.
(c) He is trying to hide.
(d) He is playing a game.

9. The sentinels are as still as ________________.
(a) Statues.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Death.
(d) Night.

10. The sergeant salutes the captain and ____________________.
(a) Moves to stand behind him.
(b) Orders the men to shoot.
(c) Blows a bugle.
(d) Rides away on his horse.

11. What type of sound distracts the condemned man's thoughts?
(a) Whirring.
(b) Metallic.
(c) Thudding.
(d) Pounding.

12. What is the source of the sound that the condemned man hears?
(a) His watch.
(b) A chain.
(c) Coins.
(d) The bridge.

13. What does the condemned man think is the solution for his predicament?
(a) Talking to the governor.
(b) Freeing his hands.
(c) Finding his gun.
(d) Bribing the guards.

14. What does the condemned man want to do as the noise pounds in his head?
(a) Scream.
(b) Cry.
(c) Shoot himself.
(d) Beg for mercy.

15. What is the date of the beginning of Part 1?
(a) September 15, 1954.
(b) It not known.
(c) April 7, 1813.
(d) June 25, 1864.