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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the condemned man NOT wear?

2. The soldiers treat death with military etiquette and _______________.

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

4. What does the man think of when he closes his eyes?

5. The sergeant salutes the captain and ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Peyton feels immediately after falling through the bridge.

2. What is the fourth and final step of the execution?

3. How does the author use one word to indicate Mrs. Farquhar's devotion to the Confederate cause?

4. How do the sentinels at the scene behave at the impending execution?

5. Why is the condemned man not a typical hanging victim?

6. What is noted about the man's position and posture?

7. What does the soldier tell Peyton about a notice that has been posted?

8. Explain the second step in the execution.

9. Who s present as spectators of the event and how do they conduct themselves?

10. How can Part 3 be considered to be broken into two parts and how would the first part be characterized?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of men in the 1860s when the men in the story are living through wartime. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they enjoy that 21st century men do not, and vice-versa?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Peyton Farquhar. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of Mrs. Farquhar in the story. How is she perceived by her husband? By the soldier in gray? Do you think she had any idea that her husband was going to put his life in jeopardy? How do you think she found out that her husband was hanged by the Federal army? Write an essay encompassing all these facets of Mrs. Farquhar from the limited information available about her.

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