The Man Without A Country Ch.B-64: The Sentence

In the beginning of this story, Philip Nolan stands before

• a small desk.
• the court.
• six officers of the court.
• his many friends.

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Philip Nolan told the court that 

• he was proud to be an American.
• the United States was everything to him.
• he was tired of fighting the war.
• he never wanted to hear the name of the United States again.

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How long did it take the court to decide what to do about Nolan?

• A few minutes.
• A few hours.
• A few days.
• One week.

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After the court sentenced Nolan,

• he was turned over to the army.
• he was turned over to the navy.
• he was taken straight to jail.
• he was sent home to his father.

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Philip Nolan would always

• live on a ship at sea.
• live on a houseboat.
• live in the street.
• live on a farm.

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Nolan's shipmates were told

• never to talk to Nolan.
• never to talk to Nolan about his country.
• never to talk to Nolan about Aaron Burr.
• never to look at Nolan.

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Of all the things Nolan would miss, what do you think he would miss the most?

• Horseback riding.
• Sitting in front of a warm fire.
• Taking long walks in the woods.
• His family and friends.

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In time, Nolan would become

• used to his life at sea.
• a happy man.
• a sad and lonely man.
• a fine American.

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Another name for this story could be

• "A New Life For Nolan."
• "Morgan's Anger."
• "Life In The Navy."
• "Nolan ... A Brave Man."

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This story is mainly about

• a man who spoke angry words.
• what happened to a man who did not love is country.
• what happened to a man who joined the navy.
• how Colonel Morgan got even with Nolan.

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