An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
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What was the weather like when Adams appeared at the junction?

  • Cloudy and overcast
  • Airless and dry (correct)
  • Windy and cool
  • Rainy and humid
  • Where was Adams leaning when the protagonist saw him across the tracks?

  • On a parked car
  • Against a telephone pole (correct)
  • On the railroad tracks
  • By a roadside sign
  • What happened to the car as the protagonist tried to veer sharply toward Adams?

  • It stalled right on the tracks (correct)
  • It accelerated smoothly
  • It stopped at the junction
  • It swerved and missed Adams
  • What sound could the protagonist hear in the distance as the car stalled on the tracks?

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    What was the condition of Adams' shoulders that the protagonist noticed?

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    Study Notes

    Weather Conditions

    • The weather was not specified when Adams appeared at the junction.

    Adams' Position

    • Adams was leaning against a signal pole when the protagonist saw him across the tracks.

    The Car Incident

    • As the protagonist tried to veer sharply toward Adams, the car skidded and stalled on the tracks.

    Distant Sound

    • The protagonist could hear the sound of a train in the distance as the car stalled on the tracks.

    Adams' Appearance

    • The protagonist noticed that Adams' shoulders were slumped.

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    Test your knowledge of classic literature with this quiz on the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce. See how well you remember the plot, characters, and themes of this timeless tale of war, escape, and illusion.

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