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

Short Answer Questions

1. What can be inferred about the story at the end of Part 2?

2. What does the soldier pause to do?

3. When does the soldier say he had last been at the Owl Creek Bridge?

4. What does the soldier say happened at the bridge last winter?

5. Who is mentioned in the posted order?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the story's title. What did the author mean by calling the story AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE? Isn't that just a little but of an understatement? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does Bierce use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

In Part 3, Peyton's dream adventure allows him to escape through a highly creative twist. Write an essay that follow along the lines of Peyton's dream, adding your own twists of plot, character and imagery.

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