An Occurance on Owl Creek Bridge Review

How does the setting of the forest impact the climax of the story (R.1.1)?

• A. It shows that Farquhar has successfully escaped and is safe from danger.

• B. It creates a peaceful contrast that makes the final twist more shocking.

• C. It proves that Farquhar is still loyal to the Confederate army.

• D. It helps Farquhar find a new hiding place to escape the soldiers

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How is the theme of the subjectivity and deceptiveness of time developed differently than the theme of the illusion of escape and the crushing reality of death in the story? (R.1.2)

• A. The theme of time is developed through Farquhar’s detailed experience during the fall, while the theme of escape vs. reality is revealed through the twist ending.

• B. The theme of time is shown by the narrator’s focus on the soldiers' thoughts, while the theme of illusion is developed through Farquhar’s escape.

• C. Both themes are only developed through Farquhar’s actions, not the narration.

• D. The theme of time is explained directly by the narrator, while the illusion of escape is not present in the story.

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Which sentence suggests that Peyton is likely to be delusional and therefore may be an unreliable narrator? (R.1.3)

• A. "The forest seemed interminable; nowhere did he discover a break in it, not even a woodman's road."

• B. "He felt the ripples upon his face and heard their separate sounds as they struck."

• C. "He was now in full possession of his physical senses. They were, indeed, preternaturally keen and alert."

• D. "He closed his eyes in order to fix his last thoughts upon his wife and children."

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Read the sentence from Part 1:
"Death is a dignitary who when he comes announced is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him."

What does this sentence show about the narrator's feelings about the man's impending death? (R.3.1)

• A. The narrator views death as something chaotic and terrifying.

• B. The narrator believes death should be met with dignity and ceremony, even in grim situations.

• C. The narrator is indifferent to the man’s execution.

• D. The narrator is mocking the soldiers for being respectful.

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How does the narrator’s point of view influence the reader’s understanding of the story (R.1.3)

• a) The objective, third-person narration confirms the reality of Farquhar's daring escape, leading the reader to celebrate his freedom

• b) The limited third-person perspective, focusing on the Union soldiers, creates suspense and foreshadows Farquhar's inevitable capture.

• c) The first-person narration allows the reader direct access to Farquhar's thoughts and feelings, making his eventual death seem less impactful.

• d) The shifting and increasingly subjective third-person narration immerses the reader in Farquhar's intense desires and perceptions, ultimately making the revelation of his delusion shocking and tragic.

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What is Bierce's primary purpose for using irony in the sequence where Farquhar imagines his escape and reunion with his wife? (R.3.4)

• a) To create a lighthearted and humorous contrast with the grim reality of Farquhar's situation.

• b) To highlight the bravery and resourcefulness of Farquhar in the face of danger.

• c) To emphasize the cruel deception of war and the power of human delusion as a means of escaping unbearable reality.

• d) To provide a straightforward and realistic account of the physical possibilities of Farquhar's escape.

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