"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"

At the beginning of the story, what is happening to the man on the bridge?

• He is being chased by soldiers.

• He is being shot.

• He is trying to escape imprisonment.

• He is about to be hanged.

Which of the following best describes Farquhar's attitude towards the war?

• excited and committed

• sad and angry

• confused and upset

• surprised and happy

Which side of the war does Farquhar support?

• The Federal Army

• The Southern Army

Who comes to visit Farquhar at his home?

• a federal scout disguised as a member of the Southern army

• a member of the federal army who encourages him to hide in his house

• a member of the southern army who needs help destroying a bridge

• a member of the southern army who wants to know how to destroy the nearby railroads

In order to escape, Farquhar must...

• stay under water to avoid being seen by the soldiers

• run away from the soldiers on the shore

• swim against the current away from the soldiers

• avoid the bullets and cannon balls that the soldiers are shooting

What does Farquhar do after making it to the shore?

• He tries to find somewhere to hide in the forest.

• He looks for someone who can help heal his injuries in the forest.

• He begins the long journey through an unknown forest back to his home.

• He waits for nightfall before heading home through the forest.

At the end of the story, we learn that Farquhar...

• was reunited with his wife and the rest of his family.

• was imagining that he escaped, and was actually hanged and killed.

• was caught after he escaped and was shot.

• was betrayed by his wife, who told the soldiers where he was.

Which TWO of the following best identify the themes of the story?

• A 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.

• War causes people to act in sinister and desperate ways.