An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Comprehension 3

Which of the following messages is most clearly conveyed in “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”?

• Warfare creates many hardships, but it sometimes is justifiable.

• People often get themselves into trouble by taking foolish risks.

• Soldiers must follow their orders, regardless of their personal feelings.

• It can be difficult to distinguish what seems real from what is truly real.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is most surprising about the setting as Peyton Farquhar makes his way home at the end of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”?

• Farquhar sees houses but no sign that anyone lives in them.

• The ghosts of Farquhar’s friends line the road and haunt him.

• The area is near Farquhar’s house but seems strangely unfamiliar.

• Farquhar finds evidence that soldiers have traveled the road before him.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following statements best identify themes of the text?

• Peace cannot be achieved without violence.

• The fear of death can affect how we perceive and experience time.

• The desire for revenge can cause people to forget about what is most important in life.

• People often wish for the opportunity to return to the past.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2