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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the soldier pause to do?

2. What saying did Peyton believe in his heart?

3. How did Peyton feel about not being allowed to enlist in the army?

4. What is Peyton Farquhar's occupation?

5. Who approaches Peyton and his wife as they sit outside their home?

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

AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE is a classic escape from reality story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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