An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Who is the author of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"?

• Nathaniel Hawthorne
• Ambrose Bierce
• Fredrick Douglass
• Edgar Allan Poe

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In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," why does the Federal scout suggest burning the bridge?

• He wants to help the South win. 
• He wants to set Farquhar up.  
•  He wants a job building a new bridge.
• He wants to disrespect his commandant.

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What points of view does the author use in the story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"? 

• objective and first person
• first and third person only 
• only third-person limited
• third-person limited and third-person omniscient 

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What does Peyton's daydream of escape reveal about his personality?

• He is a daydreamer

• He is bored and wants to have fun

• He has extreme pride in the South and believes he is heroic.

• He is a firm believer in realism

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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge":

What was the occupation of Peyton?

• Confederate Officer

• Plantation Owner

• Union Rebel

• Fugitive Slave

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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge":

Which of these contributes most to the suspense in the story?

• vivid descriptions of the physical setting

• the unexpected sequence of the events

• emotionless procedures described for the hanging

• the sympathetic depiction of Farquhar's personality

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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge":

What is the main function of the flashback in the story?

• to describe the effects of war on men and women

• to show insight into treacherous behavior of Union soldiers

• to generate sympathy for the Southern cause

• to explain why Farquhar is being hanged

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Which message is Ambrose Bierce trying to convey in the story?

• People get themselves in trouble taking foolish risks.

• Whatever can go wrong probably will.

• Soldiers must follow orders regardless of personal feelings.

• War makes men cruel and indifferent to personal life.

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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge":

In the story, which event occurs last?

• Farquhar imagines reuniting with his wife.

• Farquhar is approached by a Federal scout.

• Farquhar's board is released and he falls.

• Farquhar dies of hanging.

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In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," Farquhar is a gentleman. Why might he be hanged?

• for being from the Confederacy
• for spying on Union activities
• for planning against the enemy
• for refusing to feed Union soldiers

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