Mini-Quiz: Sample Short Story: “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”

1. If Farquhar died in the end, how did he see himself getting away?

   He only imagined that he diedGood try, but not right. Select another answer. He made believe that he was killed in order to escapeSorry, not correct. Try another button. He dreamt he escaped in his last moments of lifeThat is correct. You are pretty smart.

2. What makes this a classic?

   It is a great story that has stood the test of timeCorrect. You are improving. It is so old and boring that you can call it a classicSorry, not correct. Try another button. It is no longer being publishedOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. What can you learn from the story?

   Do not do bad things or you will be punishedOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. How to write an interesting storyThat is correct. You are pretty smart. Writing is not easyGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

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