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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Peyton wants to know _______________________ if he could overcome the sentinel.
(a) Why a civilian would want to risk it even.
(b) If a civilian would get a reward.
(c) What a civilian could accomplish.
(d) If a civilian would need help.

2. What does Peyton do while his wife is getting the water?
(a) Approaches the soldier.
(b) Returns to the house.
(c) Pulls out his gun.
(d) Invites him to dinner.

3. How does the soldier say he knows about the order?
(a) He saw it.
(b) He wrote it.
(c) He heard about it.
(d) He saw a poster about it.

4. What does Peyton ask after the soldier tells about the order?
(a) If he believes the poster to be true.
(b) If he has ever killed any Yanks.
(c) How soon the Yanks will be arriving.
(d) How far it is to Owl Creek Bridge.

5. Who is mentioned in the posted order?
(a) Confederate soldiers.
(b) Home guard.
(c) Federal soldiers.
(d) Civilians.

6. What does the soldier say about the driftwood he saw?
(a) It was a strange color.
(b) It was covered in moss.
(c) It would be dry now.
(d) It was in little pieces.

7. What is Peyton Farquhar's occupation?
(a) Professor
(b) Minister.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Planter.

8. In what direction is the soldier headed when he rides past the Farquhar house again?
(a) North.
(b) South.
(c) East.
(d) West.

9. Why is Peyton drawn into the soldier's story?
(a) He wants something to tell his grandchildren one day.
(b) He longs to be part of the glory of war.
(c) He needs material for a novel.
(d) He loves a good story.

10. At what time of day is Peyton approached by someone at his property?
(a) Evening.
(b) Early morning.
(c) Noon.
(d) Midnight.

11. The posted order states that any civilian caught interfering with the railroad ______________________.
(a) Will be hanged.
(b) Needs a license.
(c) Needs permission first.
(d) Will be ordered to enlist.

12. What time of day does the soldier return to the Farquhar house?
(a) Noon.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Nightfall.
(d) Midnight.

13. What does the soldier NOT do after he drinks his water?
(a) Coughs.
(b) Thanks Mrs. Farquhar.
(c) Rides away on his horse.
(d) Bows to Peyton.

14. How did the soldier approach Peyton's house?
(a) Walking.
(b) On a mule.
(c) Crawling.
(d) On horseback.

15. What does Peyton ask the soldier?
(a) If he is a deserter.
(b) What is the news from the front.
(c) If he is wounded.
(d) If he is hungry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevented Peyton's enlisting in the army?

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the posted order?

3. How many men guard the Owl Creek Bridge?

4. What can be inferred about the story at the end of Part 2?

5. What are Peyton and his wife doing when they are approached by someone?

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