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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Peyton when he is approached by someone at his property?

2. What does Peyton do while waiting for an opportunity to serve the South?

3. How did the soldier approach Peyton's house?

4. What does the soldier say that the Yanks have built at the Owl Creek Bridge?

5. What does Peyton ask after the soldier tells about the order?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

In the surprise twist ending of Part 2, the soldier in gray is identified to the reader as a Federal scout. Write a brief essay on how and why Peyton was chosen as a target for the Federal army. Be sure to include your opinion on whether this was a random event or whether Peyton had been singled out for specific reasons.

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