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Because he crossed the North's territory (the Owl Creek bridge).

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Q: Why is Peyton Farquhar being hanged?
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In An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge why is the civilian being hung?

Peyton Farquhar is being hanged for attempting to burn down Owl Creek Bridge.


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What did Peyton Farquhar like?

* Walking * Daydreaming * Walking * Daydreaming


State the situation Peyton Farquhar faces in Part 1?

He is about to be hung.


What happened to Peyton Farquhar at the end of the story?

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He was trying to sabotage the Owl Creek Bridge.


Why does the author describe how Peyton Farquhar reacts to the sound of his watch?

In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek", the author describes the scene with Peyton Farquhar looking at his watch to tell the readers how Peyton is coping with the sounds around him. He is so frightened that his own watch is really loud.


What plan does Farquhar conceive as a result of this visit?

He imagines his beautiful wife and him being with his family.