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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Peyton wants to know _______________________ if he could overcome the sentinel.
(a) What a civilian could accomplish.
(b) If a civilian would need help.
(c) If a civilian would get a reward.
(d) Why a civilian would want to risk it even.

2. What does Peyton ask after the soldier tells about the order?
(a) If he believes the poster to be true.
(b) How far it is to Owl Creek Bridge.
(c) How soon the Yanks will be arriving.
(d) If he has ever killed any Yanks.

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

4. Who is mentioned in the posted order?
(a) Home guard.
(b) Confederate soldiers.
(c) Civilians.
(d) Federal soldiers.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is aroused in Peyton at the end of Part 2?

4. In what state does Peyton live?

5. What is the soldier's true job?

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