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

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

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

4. In what direction is the man looking?
(a) To the right.
(b) To the left.
(c) Down.
(d) Up.

5. What is the man's probable profession?
(a) Planter.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Gambler.
(d) Soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the man standing at the beginning of Part 1?

2. What is the date of the beginning of Part 1?

3. When it is time for the execution, who moves away from the location first?

4. During what war does the story take place?

5. The condemned man thinks the loud sound is like _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Part 3 begin?

3. What does Peyton experience when the rope is finally removed from his neck?

4. Describe the road that Peyton discovers.

5. What does the soldier tell Peyton about a notice that has been posted?

6. Describe what Peyton feels immediately after falling through the bridge.

7. What are Peyton and his wife doing at the beginning of Part 2?

8. What is unexpected about the condemned man's appearance?

9. What is the irony that Peyton notes after he has landed in the water with the noose still around his neck?

10. What does the soldier tell Peyton about what the Yanks are doing?

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