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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What crime has the condemned man committed?
(a) It is unknown at this point.
(b) Murder.
(c) Spying.
(d) Robbery.

2. What type of sound distracts the condemned man's thoughts?
(a) Metallic.
(b) Pounding.
(c) Thudding.
(d) Whirring.

3. The sound becomes ______________ for the condemned man.
(a) Maddening.
(b) Jarring.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Calming.

4. What is the man doing with his hands?
(a) They are tied behind his back.
(b) He is waving to his friends.
(c) He is signalling for help.
(d) He is clapping.

5. The soldiers treat death with military etiquette and _______________.
(a) Singing.
(b) Eulogies.
(c) Speeches.
(d) Silence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the man's movements?

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

3. During what war does the story take place?

4. What holds the critical plank in place?

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

(see the answer key)

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