Ambrose Bierce 
1. What is Carter Druse doing when the story begins? He was sleeping in a clump of laurel by the side of the road in West Virginia.
2. Why is Druse chosen as the sentinel? Because of Carter’s devotion to being a soldier and displaying his courage to his fellow military mates.
3. Why does Druse have to kill the horseman? Druse has to kill the horseman because it’s his duty as the sentinel to kill the enemy. Even with his doubt, he knew it was what he had to do.
4. Who is the man on the horse? Druse’s enemy, an officer of the federal force. 5. Do you believe Carter Druse did the right thing by firing at the horseman? Yes, I believe Carter Druse did the right thing by firing at the horseman. Druse’s father told him to do his duties and as not only a sentinel, but also a son, he fulfilled both of those duties.
2. Why is Druse chosen as the sentinel? Because of Carter’s devotion to being a soldier and displaying his courage to his fellow military mates.
3. Why does Druse have to kill the horseman? Druse has to kill the horseman because it’s his duty as the sentinel to kill the enemy. Even with his doubt, he knew it was what he had to do.
4. Who is the man on the horse? Druse’s enemy, an officer of the federal force. 5. Do you believe Carter Druse did the right thing by firing at the horseman? Yes, I believe Carter Druse did the right thing by firing at the horseman. Druse’s father told him to do his duties and as not only a sentinel, but also a son, he fulfilled both of those duties.