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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is with Peyton when he is approached by someone at his property?
(a) His brother.
(b) His son.
(c) His wife.
(d) No one.

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

5. What did the soldier see at the bridge the last time he was there?
(a) Garbage.
(b) Ice chunks.
(c) Driftwood.
(d) A dead body.

6. How many men guard the Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 2.

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

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

9. What is the soldier's appearance?
(a) Dusty.
(b) Drenched.
(c) Dewy.
(d) Polished.

10. What does the soldier say that the Yanks have built at the Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) A train station.
(b) A gun depot.
(c) A church.
(d) A stockade.

11. When does the soldier reappear at the Farquhar house?
(a) The following week.
(b) Never.
(c) An hour later.
(d) A year later.

12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the posted order?
(a) Tunnels.
(b) Horses.
(c) Trains.
(d) Bridges.

13. Peyton is devoted to the ____________________.
(a) Marriage vows.
(b) Southern cause.
(c) Northern cause.
(d) Catholic Church.

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

15. Who gets the water for the soldier?
(a) Clayton Farquhar.
(b) Peyton Farquhar.
(c) Mrs. Farquhar.
(d) A house slave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At what time of day is Peyton approached by someone at his property?

3. How did the soldier approach Peyton's house?

4. What does Peyton do while his wife is getting the water?

5. What saying did Peyton believe in his heart?

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