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    Main character's  wife

    • Mrs. Farquhar
    • Mrs.Scout
    • Mrs. Beirce
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  • 2. 

    The setting for An Occurence at Owl Creek   is       is  is

    • In the desert.

    • Mr. Farquhar's home

    • In 1861-1865 in Northern Alabama on Owl Creek Bridge during the Civil War.

    Correct Answer
    A. In 1861-1865 in Northern Alabama on Owl Creek Bridge during the Civil War.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "in 1861-1865 in Northern Alabama on Owl Creek Bridge during the Civil War." This is because the question asks for the setting of the story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," and the given answer provides specific details about the time period, location, and specific bridge where the events of the story take place.

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  • 3. 

    perspective from which a story is told  

    • Point view

    • Foreshadowing

    • Romatic character

    Correct Answer
    A. Point view
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "point of view." This refers to the perspective from which a story is told, whether it is first-person, third-person, or omniscient. The point of view influences how the reader experiences and interprets the events and characters in the story. It determines what information is revealed and how the narrator's biases or limitations may affect the narrative. Understanding the point of view is crucial for analyzing the narrative structure and the author's intentions in conveying the story.

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  • 4. 

    He is the Protagonist, round, and static. 

    • Ambrose Beirce

    • Peyton Farquhar

    • The "Confederate" soldier

    Correct Answer
    A. Peyton Farquhar
    Explanation
    Peyton Farquhar is the correct answer because he is the main character in the story and the focus of the narrative. He is described as round, which means he is well-developed and complex, with multiple traits and motivations. He is also described as static, which means he does not undergo significant change or growth throughout the story.

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  • 5. 

    Southern plantation owner who is to be hanged by Union soldiers as punishment for his attempt (or suspected attempt) to destroy Owl Creek Bridge. 

    • Ambrose Beirce

    • Peyton Farquhar

    • Union Scout

    Correct Answer
    A. Peyton Farquhar
    Explanation
    Peyton Farquhar is the correct answer because he is the character described in the question. He is a southern plantation owner who is about to be hanged by Union soldiers for his alleged attempt to destroy Owl Creek Bridge. Ambrose Bierce and Union Scout are not mentioned in the question and therefore are not the correct answers.

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  • 6. 

    The flat character in An Occurrence at Owl Creek is

    • Slaves

    • Confederate" soldier

    • Farquhar

    Correct Answer
    A. Confederate" soldier
    Explanation
    In the story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek," the flat character refers to a character who lacks depth and development throughout the narrative. In this case, the Confederate soldier is considered a flat character because he does not undergo any significant changes or growth. He serves as a representative of the Confederate army and is primarily used to advance the plot and create tension. The focus of the story is on Farquhar, the main character, who experiences a series of events leading to his ultimate demise.

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  • 7. 

    As Farqhuar is being hanged, the narrator___________and tells about the scout who suggested the crime to him and how he got caught trying to burn the bridge. 

    • Flat character

    • Plot

    • Flashes back

    Correct Answer
    A. Flashes back
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "flashes back." In this context, the term "flashes back" refers to the narrator recounting past events or memories while Farquhar is being hanged. This technique is used to provide additional information about the scout who suggested the crime and how he was caught trying to burn the bridge.

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  • 8. 

    ------------------------ literary movement that shows life accurately; deals with lives of ordinary people; developed second half of 19thcentury (1800’s)

    • Realism

    • Flashback

    • Romantic

    Correct Answer
    A. Realism
    Explanation
    Realism is the correct answer because it is a literary movement that emerged in the second half of the 19th century and focuses on portraying life accurately and depicting the lives of ordinary people. Realist literature aims to present a truthful representation of society and human experiences, often highlighting social issues and the struggles of everyday life. This movement stands in contrast to Romanticism, which emphasizes imagination, individualism, and idealized emotions. Flashback, on the other hand, is a narrative technique that interrupts the chronological order of a story to provide background information or past events.

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  • 9. 

    The round character is

    • Farquhar

    • Confederate" soldier

    • Slaves

    Correct Answer
    A. Farquhar
    Explanation
    Farquhar is the correct answer because he is the main character in the story. He is described as a Confederate soldier and is the focus of the narrative. The other options, "Confederate soldier" and "slaves," are not specific characters in the story and do not have the same level of significance as Farquhar.

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  • 10. 

    They include executioners, sentinels, and overseeing officers on the bridge and a company of soldiers along the shore of Owl Creek. 

    • Confederate Soldiers

    • Union Soldiers

    • Plantation Slaves

    Correct Answer
    A. Union Soldiers
    Explanation
    The given passage mentions the presence of executioners, sentinels, overseeing officers on the bridge, and a company of soldiers along the shore of Owl Creek. This indicates military personnel involved in the situation. The terms "Confederate Soldiers" and "Plantation Slaves" are not mentioned in the passage. However, the mention of "Union Soldiers" aligns with the presence of soldiers described in the passage. Therefore, the correct answer is "Union Soldiers."

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  • 11. 

    This__________________ is a literary technique in which an author places two contrasting images next to one another.

    • Plot

    • Point of view

    • Juxtaposition

    Correct Answer
    A. Juxtaposition
    Explanation
    Juxtaposition is a literary technique where two contrasting images are placed side by side. This technique is used by authors to create emphasis, highlight differences, or create a deeper meaning in their writing. By juxtaposing two contrasting images, the author can create a vivid and powerful effect on the reader, allowing them to see the stark contrast between the two elements and understand the intended message or theme of the text.

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  • 12. 

    a section of a literary work that interrrupts the chronological presentation of events to relate an event from an earlier time.   

    • Flashes back

    • Forshadowing

    • Point of view

    Correct Answer
    A. Flashes back
    Explanation
    A "flashback" is a literary technique where the chronological presentation of events is interrupted to provide information or relate an event from an earlier time. It is a narrative device used to provide context or backstory to the current events in the story. In this case, the correct answer is "flashes back" as it accurately describes the interruption of the chronological order of events to present a past event.

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  • 13. 

    beginning of the story that sets the scene, introduces the main characters, tells the reader what happened before the story opened and provides background info  

    • Epiphany

    • Denouncement(resolution)

    • Exposition

    Correct Answer
    A. Exposition
    Explanation
    The correct answer is exposition. In a story, the exposition is the beginning part that sets the scene and provides important background information. It introduces the main characters and gives the reader an understanding of what happened before the story started. The exposition helps to establish the context and build the foundation for the rest of the narrative.

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  • 14. 

     A passing soldier says that Farquhar can destroy the Owl Creek Bridge, in order to help stop the_________________. 

    • Southern advance

    • Northern advance

    • Mexican's advance

    Correct Answer
    A. Northern advance
    Explanation
    The passing soldier suggests that Farquhar can destroy the Owl Creek Bridge in order to help stop the Northern advance.

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  • 15. 

     Soldier who wears Confederate gray when he rides onto Farquhar's plantation (in a flashback) and asks for a drink of water.

    • Conferderate Scout

    • Union Scout

    • Plantation Slaves

    Correct Answer
    A. Union Scout
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Union Scout. In the given scenario, the soldier is wearing Confederate gray, which indicates that he is a soldier from the Confederate army. However, the question specifically mentions that the soldier asks for a drink of water when he rides onto Farquhar's plantation. This behavior suggests that the soldier is not a Confederate scout, as scouts are typically engaged in reconnaissance and gathering information rather than asking for water. Therefore, the most plausible explanation is that the soldier is a Union scout, who may be in disguise or seeking assistance.

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  • 16. 

    It turned out that the __________was not the heroic escape but actually just the harsh honest truth of a wealthy want-to-be hero, who got out of actually fighting in the civil war because of his social standing and money, and whose embarrassment for doing so along with his fragile concept of reality let the already shallow man get tricked into running straight into enemy territory (he thought he was setting off to do some dangerous secret Confederate opp--he was dead wrong) and getting hanged.  

    • Setting

    • Flashback

    • Real story

    Correct Answer
    A. Real story
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "real story" because it suggests that the events described in the sentence actually happened and were not fictional or imagined. The sentence implies that the person's escape was not heroic, but rather a reflection of their true character and circumstances. This suggests that the events described are based on real events rather than being a fictional account or a flashback.

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  • 17. 

    The point of view in “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce is a ___________________. 

    • Objective first-person narration

    • First-person narrative

    • third person narrative

    Correct Answer
    A. third person narrative
    Explanation
    The given correct answer for this question is "third person narrative". In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce, the story is told from a third person perspective, where the narrator is not a character in the story but observes and describes the events happening to the protagonist, Peyton Farquhar. The use of third person narration allows the reader to have an external and objective view of the story, providing a broader understanding of the events and the characters involved.

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  • 18. 

    more than the events in a story, but the author's artistic arrangements of those events 

    • Falling action

    • Climax

    • Plot

    Correct Answer
    A. Plot
    Explanation
    The plot refers to the sequence of events that make up a story. It includes the exposition (introduction of characters and setting), rising action (development of conflicts), climax (turning point or highest point of tension), falling action (events following the climax), and resolution (conclusion or outcome of the story). The plot is the structure that holds the events together and determines the overall flow and structure of the story. It is the author's artistic arrangement of these events that creates the narrative and drives the story forward.

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  • 19. 

    Point of View  of An Occurence at Owl Creek   is       is  is 

    • Part one it is third person objective. Part two is limited third person. Part three is objective.

    • Part one it is limited third person. Part two is person objective . Part three is objective.

    • Part one it is limited third person. Part two is objective . Part three is person objective.

    Correct Answer
    A. Part one it is third person objective. Part two is limited third person. Part three is objective.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," part one is written in third person objective, part two is written in limited third person, and part three is written in objective point of view.

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  • 20. 

    In ____________________, the storyteller observes events but cannot enter the mind of any character and disclose his or her thoughts. 

    • Objective third-person narration

    • Objective first-person narration

    • third-person narration

    Correct Answer
    A. Objective third-person narration
    Explanation
    Objective third-person narration is a form of storytelling where the narrator is an observer of events but does not have access to the thoughts and feelings of any character. The narrator presents the story from an external perspective, providing an objective and unbiased account of the events. This narrative style allows readers to form their own interpretations and judgments about the characters and their actions, as they are not influenced by the narrator's subjective opinions or insights into the characters' minds.

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  • 21. 

    Flashback in An Occurence at Owl Creek  was

    • When Farquhar's escapes

    • When soldier comes to Mr. Farquhar's home.

    • the stroke of a blacksmith's hammer upon the anvil

    Correct Answer
    A. When soldier comes to Mr. Farquhar's home.
  • 22. 

    Why does Bierce first juxtapose the fear of death (at the beginning of part 3)?

    • One reason might be just to heighten the suspense and excitement. The reader is anxious to find out if Peyton will survive and escape.

    • One reason might be just to lessen the suspense and excitement. The reader is anxious to find out if Peyton will survive and escape.

    • One reason might be just to create the suspense and excitement. The reader is anxious to find out if Peyton will survive and escape.

    Correct Answer
    A. One reason might be just to heighten the suspense and excitement. The reader is anxious to find out if Peyton will survive and escape.
    Explanation
    Bierce first juxtaposes the fear of death at the beginning of part 3 to heighten the suspense and excitement. The reader is anxious to find out if Peyton will survive and escape.

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  • 23. 

    In the last three paragraphs of the Part I, the narration shifts to_________________________in relation to Peyton Farquhar.

    • Omniscient (all-knowing) third-person point of view

    • Objective (all-knowing) third-person point of view

    • Limited (all-knowing) third-person point of view

    Correct Answer
    A. Omniscient (all-knowing) third-person point of view
    Explanation
    In the last three paragraphs of Part I, the narration shifts to an omniscient (all-knowing) third-person point of view in relation to Peyton Farquhar. This means that the narrator has access to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of both Peyton Farquhar and other characters in the story. The narrator knows everything that is happening and provides insight into the inner thoughts and motivations of the characters. This allows the reader to have a broader understanding of the events and adds depth to the story.

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