An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

What activity opens the story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"?

• A southern spy is put on trial.
• A man is going to be hanged.
• Union soldiers are fixing a bridge.
• Troops are laying railroad tracks.

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Which of the following best describes the scene at the bridge?

• No one is there to bear witness.
• The captain proudly watches the execution.
• Some members of the military have gathered to watch.
• All gather to pay their last respects.

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How does the interaction between Farquhar and the soldier in Part II contribute to the plot of the story?

• Farquhar’s wife encourages Farquhar and the soldier to stay away from the bridge, which they disobey, leading to Farquhar’s capture.
• The Southern soldier informs Farquhar and his wife about the approaching Union army, and Farquhar offers to impede their progress at the bridge.
• The soldier is a Federal scout posing as a Confederate soldier that tricks Farquhar into attempting to sabotage the bridge and being captured for doing so. 
• Farquhar meets with the soldier at the bridge to discuss the best way to sabotage the Union army that is camped nearby.

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What must readers figure out in order to understand "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"?

• the order of the events
• how the characters act
• the reason for the hanging
• the setting and the mood

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

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

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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