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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the position of the man to be hanged?
(a) A spy.
(b) A civilian.
(c) A wayward politician.
(d) A military officer.

2. The rope around the man's neck is attached to ______________________.
(a) A cross timber.
(b) A tree.
(c) A scaffold.
(d) A forklift.

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

4. What role do the sentinels have in the impending execution?
(a) They will give the signal to proceed.
(b) They arrested the men.
(c) No role.
(d) They are waiting on word of a reprieve.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe the condemned man?

2. What do all the men on the platform have in common?

3. What does the condemned man NOT wear?

4. The man in the noose stands at one end of the plank and __________________ stands at the other.

5. What holds the critical plank in place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the clarity of Peyton's senses when he surfaces.

2. How does Peyton's walking take a more pleasant tone and where does he end up?

3. Explain the second step in the execution.

4. How does Peyton reveal that he is thinking of violating the posted notice in order to help the Southern cause?

5. What other characters appear at the scene with the condemned man?

6. What does the condemned man view as his only chance at escape?

7. Describe the darkness and uncertainty of the forest and what incentive keeps Peyton moving.

8. What surprise twist occurs in the plot an hour after the soldier leaves the Farquhar house?

9. What idea does the soldier offer up on how a person could accomplish something regarding the destruction of the bridge?

10. What could account for Peyton's experiences in Part 3?

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