Question

Read the excerpt from part 2 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."

Answer 1

I believe the answer is A.) because the way the selection builds up would allow for a sudden meeting in a field so A.)farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap. <span />

Answer 2

The story set during the American Civil War. The reader knows from the excerpt that this soldier is a  Federal Scout who disguised himself. However, Farquhar doesn't know this fact. He is lured by this soldier into a trap which the soldier asks from him a favor about the burning the bridge. The correct answer is the first option.