Why is peyton asking the southern soldier questions about the
bridge?
select an answer
he wants to destroy the bridge.
he is very familiar with the bridge.
he is setting a trap for the soldier.
he likes talking to soldiers.

Peyton asked the Southern soldier questions about the  bridge because he wants to destroy the bridge.

Option A

Explanation:

Peyton wanted to destroy the bridge because he was not allowed to take part in the war because of many reasons. This got on to the pride of Peyton and there fore because of this reason he wanted to destroy the bridge because of the anger of not being able to participate in the war. He wanted to do this before the army of the union could move any further and make any advance in the war.