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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. What is the man wearing?
2. How many sentinels stand guard over the men on the platform?
3. The soldiers treat death with military etiquette and _______________.
4. What is the source of the sound that the condemned man hears?
5. What does the condemned man NOT wear?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is the condemned man not a typical hanging victim?
2. What is the first step in beginning the execution?
3. What is noted about the man's position and posture?
4. What does Peyton experience when the rope is finally removed from his neck?
5. Explain the second step in the execution.
6. What idea does the soldier offer up on how a person could accomplish something regarding the destruction of the bridge?
7. What happens to startle Peyton out of his reverie of the beauty of the nature he sees?
8. What does the condemned man think of while closing his eyes and what breaks his concentration?
9. What is the point of view used by the author in Part 2 and how can you determine that.
10. How does Part 1 end?
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
In the surprise twist ending of Part 2, the soldier in gray is identified to the reader as a Federal scout. Write a brief essay on how and why Peyton was chosen as a target for the Federal army. Be sure to include your opinion on whether this was a random event or whether Peyton had been singled out for specific reasons.
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