Realism Unit Test
Realism – Unit Test 1. Which of the following quotations from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" reveals an objective point of view? A "He was a captain." B "He closed his eyes in order to fix his last thoughts upon his wife and children." C "His whole body was racked and wrenched with an insupportable anguish!" D "He had not known that he lived in so wild a region." 2. Why does the author describe how Peyton Farquhar reacts to the sound of his watch? A to show that Farquhar's sense perceptions had become very distorted B to illustrate the cruelty of the Union soldiers C to explain why Farquhar had come to the bridge D to draw a parallel between Farquhar and his executioners 3. In order to understand the relationship among the three distinct parts of the story, the reader must clarify A how a civilian like Farquhar became a military prisoner. B shifts in the geographical setting. C the sequence of events. D the story's several conflicting attitudes about the Civil War. 4. Which of the following contributes most to the feeling of suspense in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"? A the vivid descriptions of the physical setting B the unexpected sequence in which the events are related C the emotionless description of the procedures used to prepare for the hanging D the sympathetic depiction of Peyton Farquhar's personality 5. Which message is Bierce conveying in the story “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge?” A People often get themselves into trouble by taking foolish risks. B Whatever can go wrong probably will. C Soldiers must follow orders regardless of their personal feelings. D War