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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far does the soldier say it is to Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) About 300 miles.
(b) About 3 miles.
(c) About 30 miles.
(d) About 50 miles.

2. What is the name of the character introduced in Part 2?
(a) Peyton Farquhar.
(b) Peyton Place.
(c) Peyton Manning.
(d) Preston Farquhar.

3. What do the men in the infantry do while waiting for the execution?
(a) Close their eyes.
(b) Hum.
(c) Stare forward.
(d) Sit down.

4. What did the soldier ask Peyton regarding directions?
(a) He wanted to know how far it was to Owl Creek Bridge.
(b) He asked about the next town.
(c) He asked how to get to Owl Creek Bridge.
(d) He didn't ask anything about directions.

5. What is Peyton Farquhar's occupation?
(a) Planter.
(b) Professor
(c) Minister.
(d) Merchant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Peyton and his wife doing when they are approached by someone?

2. Who is the author of AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE?

3. When does the soldier reappear at the Farquhar house?

4. What literary technique does the author use when he says that death is a dignitary?

5. What is the second question Peyton asks the soldier?

(see the answer key)

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