At the end of the story, it is clear that

his escape and homecoming were a figment of his imagination

In the title, the use of the word occurrence

contributes to the uncertainty of what actually happens

tricked into thinking he could burn down the bridge

Bierce's prevailing theme in the story is

we all have a desperate desire to cling to life

As Farquhar thinks he is about to clasp his wife,

his neck is broken by the hangman's noose

from the omniscient point of view

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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"

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1
What is the sound the man hears as he stands on the bridge?
ticking of a watch
beat of muffled death drums
firing of a cannon
stomp of marching soldiers
2
At the end of the story, it is clear that
Farquhar has been insane throughout the story
the entire proceeding has been a vivid nightmare by Farquhar
Farquhar was recaptured and had to go through hanging again
his escape and homecoming were a figment of his imagination
3
The gray-clad soldier who stopped at Farquhar's plantation is actually a
Southern spy
Northern general
Southern gentleman in disguise
Northern or federal spy
4
In the title, the use of the word occurrence
contributes to the uncertainty of what actually happens
emphasizes the importance of the event
removes all doubt of the outcome
shows Bierce's bitter sense of humor
5
Farquhar was
tricked into thinking he could burn down the bridge
acting under orders to set fire to the bridge
caught stopping a Union soldier setting fire to the bridge
caught carrying dynamite toward the bridge
6
What time of day is it as the story begins?
late at night
afternoon
evening
morning
7
Bierce's prevailing theme in the story is
we all have a desperate desire to cling to life
Both Southern women and nature have healing powers
senses become confused when life is at stake
war is futile
8
As Farquhar thinks he is about to clasp his wife,
she disappears into the river
she faints in front of him
his neck is broken by the hangman's noose
he is shot
9
The condemned man has the appearance of a
respectable farmer
soldier in the Confederate Army
Northern farmer
vulgar assassin
10
The man on the bridge is about to be
hanged
put before the firing squad
tortured
denounced as a spy
11
The story is told
by Farquhar
from the omniscient point of view
in chronological order
in the form of a diary

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