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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. How does the condemned man view the system of execution?
2. What do the man's clothes indicate about him?
3. What type of sound distracts the condemned man's thoughts?
4. Where are the spectators located?
5. What do the privates do after moving away from the man?
Short Essay Questions
1. What questions does the author plant in the reader's mind about why Peyton was selected for the encounter with the Federal scout?
2. How did Peyton characterize himself?
3. What does Peyton experience when the rope is finally removed from his neck?
4. What is the fourth and final step of the execution?
5. How does Peyton reveal that he is thinking of violating the posted notice in order to help the Southern cause?
6. What do Peyton and the soldier do as Mrs. Farquhar gets the glass of water?
7. What is noted about the man's position and posture?
8. Who does Peyton see coming to meet him and how does he respond?
9. What other characters appear at the scene with the condemned man?
10. What does Peyton think has happened when everything goes cold and dark?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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