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Why does Mr. Oakhurst send Tom to get help in Poker Flat instead of going for help himself?

How is Bierce’s piece “The Difficulty of Crossing a Field” prophetic (a prophecy) to what happens to Bierce? Also, tell what you think happens to Mr. Williamson, the planter, in Bierce’s short story.

In “The Wonderful Tar Baby Story,” where does Brer Rabbit convince Brer Fox to “throw” him?

In “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” where does the action of the work begin?

This author’s name may mean “two fathoms deep.”

In her early years, Kate Chopin was most greatly influenced by

Why did Mr. Oakhurst select the two of clubs to leave in the tree above his dead body?

In “Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” what leads Peyton Farquhar away from the safety of his home and to the danger at the bridge?

This author spent much time in San Francisco and worked a variety of jobs including teacher, miner, reporter, and editor.

When Huck visits the woman to “borrow” a few items, he tells her different names while in his disguise as a girl. Which of the following is NOT one of the names he gives?