"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"

The attitude of the soldiers toward hanging Farquhar is one of

• sorrow.

• respect.

• impatience.

• lightheartedness.

In this story, Farquhar is least devoted to

• his family.

• the South.

• law and order.

• the defense of slavery.

All of the following phrases describe Farquhar's social position except

• family man.

• upper class.

• slave owner.

• military officer.

The soldier who stops at Farquhar's home for a drink of water is actually a

• spy.

• traitor.

• civilian.

• deserter.

Farquhar is most probably being hanged for

• spying.

• giving vital information to the enemy.

• plotting to set fire to Owl Creek Bridge.

• successfully burning down Owl Creek Bridge.

The writer most probably intended the ending of this story to be

• happy.

• shocking.

• unrealistic.

• humorous.