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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peyton say a civilian would have to do to gain access to the bridge?

2. What did the soldier ask Peyton regarding directions?

3. How many men guard the Owl Creek Bridge?

4. Why is the Federal army repairing the railroads?

5. What is Peyton Farquhar's occupation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of living in denial. Identify at least two instances about denial in the story and then cite an examples to support your answers.

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

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

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