An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

What is the setting of the short story?

• a bridge in southern Alabama

• a railroad bridge in northern Alabama

• a railroad bridge in southern Alabama

In what point of view is the story written?

• 3rd person omniscient

• 2nd person

• 1st person omniscient

What significant historical event is occurring during the time period of the story?

• World War I

• World War II

• The Civil War

Peyton Farquhar sympathizes with which side

• North (union)

• South (confederate)

Which of the following is a theme of the story?

• live life to its fullest

• respect for death

• respect for war

Dancing driftwood is an example of

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

Sluggish stream is an example of

• metaphor

• alliteration

• simile

Peyton Farquhar is the

• protagonist

• antagonist

How did Farquahr get in trouble?

• a union scout lured him into a trap

• a confederate scout lured him into a trap

What was Farquhar's punishment?

• electric chair

• firing squad

• hanging