Read the excerpt from part 2 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."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?
Answer
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.
Explanation
The soldier is a Federal scout, so he is likely gathering information in enemy territory. Since Farquhar is a Confederate sympathizer who wants to help the Southern cause, he may act against the soldier without realizing the danger. This makes “Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap” the most reasonable prediction; the excerpt does not suggest that he will chase or fight the soldier.
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