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

Short Answer Questions

1. Peyton comes from a highly respected family of __________________.

2. Which of the following is NOT a natural question to ask after reading Part 2?

3. Why is the Federal army repairing the railroads?

4. Why is Peyton drawn into the soldier's story?

5. What can be inferred about the crime Peyton may have committed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Note the shifts in point of view in the story, sometimes even within the same part. Cite at least two examples of the shift in point of view and support your answers with reasons the author chose to write the story in this way.

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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