An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," why does the Federal scout suggest burning the bridge?

• He wants to help the South win. 

• He wants to set Farquhar up.  

•  He wants a job building a new bridge.

• He wants to disrespect his commandant.

Why does the author describe how Peyton Farquhar reacts to the sound of his watch?

• to show that Farquhar's senses have become distorted

• to illustrate the cruelty of the Union soldiers

• to explain why Farquhar had come to the bridge

• to compare Farquhar and his executioners

What points of view does the author use in the story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"?

• objective and first person

• first and third person only 

• only third-person limited

• third-person limited and third-person omniscient 

What is the main function of the flashback in the story?

• to describe the effects of war on women and children 

• to show the treacherous nature of Union soldiers

• to generate sympathy for the Southern cause 

•  to explain why Peyton Farquhar is being hanged 

Feeling in the water, the gunshots, the sight of trees and insects, and seeing his wife are all

• symbolism 

• reality 

• stream of consciousness 

• foreshadowing

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

In real time, how long is the period between Farquhar’s drop from the bridge and the end of the story?

• a few minutes

• much of one day and night

• several hours

• only an instant

Why did Farquhar do to deserve his execution?

• He was a slave owner.

• He was a draft dodger.

• He conspired to destroy a Union stronghold.

• He killed a federal officer.

According to Farquhar's percetion of time, how long does it take him to get home after his escape?

• thirty minutes

• 24 hours

• an entire day

• two days

What is the main subtopic of the story 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

• The construction of Owl Creek Bridge

• The wildlife near Owl Creek Bridge

• Experience of a man facing execution

• The history of Owl Creek Bridge