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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Peyton drawn into the soldier's story?
(a) He wants something to tell his grandchildren one day.
(b) He loves a good story.
(c) He needs material for a novel.
(d) He longs to be part of the glory of war.

2. When it is time for the execution, who moves away from the location first?
(a) The sergeant.
(b) The colonel.
(c) The general.
(d) The two privates.

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

4. What is aroused in Peyton at the end of Part 2?
(a) His passions.
(b) His anger.
(c) His curiosity.
(d) His love.

5. Who is with Peyton when he is approached by someone at his property?
(a) His wife.
(b) No one.
(c) His son.
(d) His brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peyton is a politician and a(n) ___________________.

2. What does the soldier say that the Yanks have built at the Owl Creek Bridge?

3. What does the man think of when he closes his eyes?

4. Which of the following figures does Peyton NOT mention when talking about approaching the bridge?

5. What color is the uniform worn by the soldier?

(see the answer key)

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