An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge-

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Who is the author of 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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Ambrose Bierce

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What activity opens the story in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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A man is about to be hanged.

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What event occurs last in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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Farquhar dies of hanging.

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Why does the Federal scout suggest burning the bridge in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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He wants to set Farquhar up.

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What is a key theme of 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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The fear of death can affect how we perceive and experience time.

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What literary technique is used in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' to create suspense?

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Foreshadowing.

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What is the significance of the setting in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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It symbolizes the conflict between North and South during the Civil War.

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What does the character Peyton Farquhar represent in the story?

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The idealism and desperation of the Southern cause.

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How does time perception play a role in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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Farquhar's imagined escape illustrates how time can stretch in moments of crisis.

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What is the role of the Federal scout in the story?

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He deceives Farquhar into attempting to sabotage the Union efforts.