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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Peyton is devoted to the ____________________.
(a) Southern cause.
(b) Catholic Church.
(c) Northern cause.
(d) Marriage vows.

2. Peyton is a civilian with _________________.
(a) A criminal record.
(b) Political aspirations.
(c) A bad reputation.
(d) The heart of a soldier.

3. What does the soldier say about the driftwood he saw?
(a) It was a strange color.
(b) It was in little pieces.
(c) It was covered in moss.
(d) It would be dry now.

4. What is Mrs. Farquhar's demeanor about getting the water?
(a) She is happy to do it.
(b) She does it grudgingly.
(c) She is hesitant.
(d) She refuses.

5. Why is the Federal army repairing the railroads?
(a) To help rebuild the South.
(b) To transport cannons.
(c) To transport prisoners.
(d) In preparation for another advance.

6. Who does the soldier say is repairing the railroads?
(a) The Yanks.
(b) The locals.
(c) The government.
(d) The Rebs.

7. How far does the soldier say it is to Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) About 30 miles.
(b) About 300 miles.
(c) About 50 miles.
(d) About 3 miles.

8. Which of the following figures does Peyton NOT mention when talking about approaching the bridge?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A man.
(c) A civilian.
(d) A student of hanging.

9. What does Peyton do while waiting for an opportunity to serve the South?
(a) Anything he can.
(b) Writes newsletters.
(c) Nothing.
(d) As little as possible.

10. How did the soldier approach Peyton's house?
(a) Walking.
(b) Crawling.
(c) On horseback.
(d) On a mule.

11. What does the soldier pause to do?
(a) Collect his thoughts.
(b) Tell a joke.
(c) Cough.
(d) Drink the water.

12. Which of the following did Peyton NOT long to experience as a soldier?
(a) The honor of a soldier's life.
(b) The opportunity for distinction.
(c) Something to put his energies into.
(d) Shooting enemy soldiers.

13. How did Peyton feel about not being allowed to enlist in the army?
(a) He was mad about it.
(b) He was upset.
(c) He felt lucky.
(d) He was embarrassed.

14. In what direction is the soldier headed when he rides past the Farquhar house again?
(a) West.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) North.

15. How many men guard the Owl Creek Bridge?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peyton is a politician and a(n) ___________________.

2. What does Peyton do while his wife is getting the water?

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

4. In what state does Peyton live?

5. What did the soldier see lying against the pier the last time he was at the bridge?

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