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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE?
(a) Ambrose Pearson.
(b) Ambrose Bierce.
(c) Ambrose Pierce.
(d) Anthonio Bierce.

2. What is the second question Peyton asks the soldier?
(a) If he is married.
(b) How the bridge is guarded.
(c) How long he has been in the army.
(d) Where he comes from.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe the condemned man?
(a) Good-looking.
(b) Accomplished.
(c) Common criminal.
(d) Wealthy.

4. The man in the noose stands at one end of the plank and __________________ stands at the other.
(a) The governor.
(b) A minister.
(c) The sergeant.
(d) A private.

5. What does Peyton say a civilian would have to do to gain access to the bridge?
(a) Walk in stocking feet.
(b) Elude the picket post.
(c) Dress all in black.
(d) Put mud on his face.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what does the soldier ask?

3. In what state does Peyton live?

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

5. Where are the sentinels standing guard?

(see the answer key)

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