Old Man at the Bridge Quiz

What is the sitting of the story?

• in the forest

• on the bridge

• in the old man's farm

• by the side of the road

What is the old man's main concern throughout the story?

• His animals

• His lost family

• The outcome of the war

• Where the trucks are going

Why was the old man told to leave San Carlos?

• Because of flooding

• Because he was a soldier

• Because he had no family

• Because of advancing artillery

What is the narrator's role in the story?

• A priest

• A local farmer

• A relief worker

• A military scout

What emotion is most strongly conveyed through the old man's dialogue?

• Anger

• Jealousy

• Resignation

• Excitement

What does the pontoon bridge symbolize in the story?

• A place of conflict.

• Wasn't symbolize anything

• A border between two towns.

• A transition between safety and danger

The old man was originally from a town called San Carlos.

• True

• False

The narrator was tasked with bringing animals across the bridge.

• True

• False

The old man's animals included a dog and a rabbit.

• True

• False