Question

Read the excerpt "An Occurrence at Owl Bridge" then answer the question that follows.

The lady had now brought the water, which the soldier drank. He thanked her ceremoniously, bowed to her husband and rode away. An hour later, after nightfall, he repassed the plantation, going northward in the direction from which he had come. He was a Federal scout.

Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction?

A) Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap.
B) Farquhar will pursue the soldier from the North.
C) Farquhar and the soldier may engage in an altercation.
D) Farquhar and his wife will forget about the soldier.

Answer 1

Based on the excerpt, The most reasonable plot prediction is that Farquhar and the soldier may engage in an altercation. The answer to your question is C. I hope this is the answer that you are looking for and it comes to your help.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is the first option.

A) Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap.

Explanation:

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 him a favor about burning the bridge.