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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the sentinels standing guard?

2. Which of the following is NOT a step in the hanging?

3. Which of the following is NOT a rank among the men on the platform with the man?

4. The condemned man feels as if his ears _______________________.

5. Which of the following does the condemned man NOT visualize in his mind?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Part 3 end?

2. What happens to startle Peyton out of his reverie of the beauty of the nature he sees?

3. How does Part 1 end?

4. Explain the second step in the execution.

5. What does the condemned man look at from his position?

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

7. Describe how the metallic sound affects the man and what does he discover is the source of the sound?

8. How can Peyton's devotion to the Southern cause be identified?

9. Describe the vortex in which Peyton finds himself after thinking he was safe from the Federal soldiers.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the tall black trees. Name two interpretations of what the trees could symbolize and cite reasons for your answers.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of living in denial. Identify at least two instances about denial in the story and then cite an examples to support your answers.

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