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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Peyton is a civilian with _________________.
(a) A bad reputation.
(b) Political aspirations.
(c) A criminal record.
(d) The heart of a soldier.

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

3. What did the soldier ask Peyton regarding directions?
(a) He didn't ask anything about directions.
(b) He asked how to get to Owl Creek Bridge.
(c) He wanted to know how far it was to Owl Creek Bridge.
(d) He asked about the next town.

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

5. Peyton comes from a highly respected family of __________________.
(a) Shipbuilders.
(b) Arms builders.
(c) Slave owners.
(d) Cotton merchants.

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

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

8. In what state does Peyton live?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Mississippi.

9. What can be inferred about the crime Peyton may have committed?
(a) He set fire to the driftwood to burn the bridge.
(b) He deserted from the army.
(c) He burned a neighbor's plantation.
(d) He shot a Yankee general.

10. The soldier says the driftwood would burn __________________.
(a) Like paper.
(b) Like an old barn.
(c) Like corn stalks.
(d) Like tow.

11. Who does the soldier say is repairing the railroads?
(a) The government.
(b) The locals.
(c) The Rebs.
(d) The Yanks.

12. What does the soldier say happened at the bridge last winter?
(a) The bridge gave way from ice.
(b) A blizzard.
(c) A flood.
(d) A train derailed.

13. Which of the following is NOT a natural question to ask after reading Part 2?
(a) Was the visit to Peyton's house a random one?
(b) What was Peyton wearing?
(c) Was Peyton being watched?
(d) Was Peyton targeted by the enemy?

14. What can be inferred about the story at the end of Part 2?
(a) Something ominous is about to take place.
(b) Peyton's wife is going to be injured.
(c) Peyton is going to be a spy.
(d) Peyton is going to enlist in the army.

15. What saying did Peyton believe in his heart?
(a) The early bird gets the worm.
(b) All is fair in love and war.
(c) He who laughs last, laughs best.
(d) Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Farquhar's demeanor about getting the water?

2. What does the soldier say that the Yanks have built at the Owl Creek Bridge?

3. In what direction is the soldier headed when he rides past the Farquhar house again?

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

5. What is the name of the character introduced in Part 2?

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