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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. The condemned man feels as if his ears _______________________.

2. The condemned man thinks the loud sound is like _____________________.

3. What do the men in the infantry do while waiting for the execution?

4. The sergeant salutes the captain and ____________________.

5. What is the date of the beginning of Part 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first step in beginning the execution?

2. How does Peyton reveal that he is thinking of violating the posted notice in order to help the Southern cause?

3. Describe the road that Peyton discovers.

4. What surprise twist occurs in the plot an hour after the soldier leaves the Farquhar house?

5. Describe the vortex in which Peyton finds himself after thinking he was safe from the Federal soldiers.

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

7. Explain the second step in the execution.

8. What does Peyton experience when the rope is finally removed from his neck?

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

10. Why did Peyton not enlist in the Confederate army?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of man's inhumanity to man. Identify at least two examples about man's inhumanity to man in the book and provide support for your answers.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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