An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the source of the sound that the condemned man hears?
(a) A chain.
(b) His watch.
(c) The bridge.
(d) Coins.

2. What does the condemned man want to take off his body?
(a) The blindfold.
(b) His coat.
(c) The hood.
(d) The noose.

3. Which of the following is NOT a rank among the men on the platform with the man?
(a) Captain.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Private.
(d) Colonel.

4. What holds the critical plank in place?
(a) A horse.
(b) A rope.
(c) An anchor.
(d) The sergeant.

5. The sergeant salutes the captain and ____________________.
(a) Blows a bugle.
(b) Orders the men to shoot.
(c) Rides away on his horse.
(d) Moves to stand behind him.

6. What does the condemned man think is the solution for his predicament?
(a) Talking to the governor.
(b) Bribing the guards.
(c) Finding his gun.
(d) Freeing his hands.

7. What color eyes does the condemned man have?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Green.
(d) Gray.

8. The remaining plank spans how many railroad ties?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

9. Which of the following is NOT a step in the hanging?
(a) The sergeant will slap the horse.
(b) The man will fall.
(c) The plank will tilt.
(d) The sergeant will step off the plank.

10. What does the condemned man want to do as the noise pounds in his head?
(a) Beg for mercy.
(b) Cry.
(c) Shoot himself.
(d) Scream.

11. The rope around the man's neck is attached to ______________________.
(a) A forklift.
(b) A scaffold.
(c) A cross timber.
(d) A tree.

12. In what state is the man located?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) Alabama.

13. What crime has the condemned man committed?
(a) Murder.
(b) Robbery.
(c) It is unknown at this point.
(d) Spying.

14. Where are the sentinels standing guard?
(a) In boats.
(b) In trees.
(c) The ends of the bridge.
(d) In nearby fields.

15. How old is the man to be hanged?
(a) 25.
(b) 18.
(c) 35.
(d) 66.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe the condemned man?

2. What do the privates do after moving away from the man?

3. What role do the sentinels have in the impending execution?

4. Who are the spectators for the execution?

5. What is the man doing with his hands?

(see the answer keys)

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