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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. How did the soldier approach Peyton's house?

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

4. Peyton wants to know _______________________ if he could overcome the sentinel.

5. Who approaches Peyton and his wife as they sit outside their home?

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

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

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.

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