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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following figures does Peyton NOT mention when talking about approaching the bridge?

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

3. What does the soldier say about the driftwood he saw?

4. How many men guard the Owl Creek Bridge?

5. What color is the uniform worn by the soldier?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Denial takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

What is your opinion of Peyton Farquhar? Do you think he was a willful man bent on his own destruction for his own purposes? Or is he someone to be pitied for his misguided sense of loyalty and duty? Or is he someone else entirely? State your position on Peyton and support your answer with rationale.

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for the story. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Bierce choose to use these places in the story?

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