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.

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.

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 "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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Ambrose Bierce

• Fredrick Douglass

• Edgar Allan Poe

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.