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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The soldier says the driftwood would burn __________________.
(a) Like corn stalks.
(b) Like paper.
(c) Like tow.
(d) Like an old barn.

2. How does the soldier say he knows about the order?
(a) He wrote it.
(b) He saw a poster about it.
(c) He saw it.
(d) He heard about it.

3. What is the man's probable profession?
(a) Planter.
(b) Gambler.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Merchant.

4. What are the man's movements?
(a) He is fixed on one spot.
(b) He is exercising on the ground.
(c) He is jumping up and down.
(d) He is doing acrobatics.

5. Who are the spectators for the execution?
(a) Families of the victim.
(b) Some nosy local people.
(c) A company of infantrymen.
(d) Some news reporters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the soldier say about the driftwood he saw?

2. At what time of day is Peyton approached by someone at his property?

3. What type of sound distracts the condemned man's thoughts?

4. What did the soldier ask Peyton regarding directions?

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

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