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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT characterize Peyton's motivations?
(a) He always wanted to be a spy.
(b) He wants to share in the glory of the cause.
(c) He wants to do whatever he can for the South.
(d) He longs to be of service.

2. What prevented Peyton's enlisting in the army?
(a) Flat feet.
(b) Bad heart.
(c) It is not known.
(d) Chicken pox.

3. Peyton is a politician and a(n) ___________________.
(a) Secessionist.
(b) Abolitionist.
(c) Anarchist.
(d) Socialist.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the soldier's appearance?

2. Why is Peyton drawn into the soldier's story?

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

4. What does Peyton do while waiting for an opportunity to serve the South?

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

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