Question

Reconstruct the events in “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” in order from earliest to latest.

1. Farquhar stands on a plank on a bridge with a noose around his neck.
2. Farquhar frees his bound hands and begins to swim away from the bridge.
3. Farquhar runs toward his family through the woods.
4. The federal scout visits Farquhar’s house.
5. Farquhar tries to burn Owl Creek Bridge.
6. Farquhar dies.

Answer 1

The events happen in this order.
The federal scout visits Farquhar’s house.
Farquhar frees his bound hands and begins to swim away from the bridge.
Farquhar runs toward his family through the woods.
Farquhar tries to burn Owl Creek Bridge.
Farquhar stands on a plank on a bridge with a noose around his neck
Farquhar dies.