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Why is Peyton Farquhar being hanged?

A. He let his wife give water to a gray-clad soldier from the Southern army.
B. He is a Southern slave owner who has been captured by the Federal army.
C. He has been caught trying to burn down Owl Creek Bridge.
D. The military code makes provision for hanging many kinds of people, including gentlemen.



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Peyton Farquhar is being hanged for trying to burn down Owl Creek Bridge in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' by Ambrose Bierce.


Explanation:

Peyton Farquhar is being hanged because he has been caught trying to burn down Owl Creek Bridge. In the story 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' by Ambrose Bierce, Farquhar is a Southern civilian who attempts to interfere with the Northern forces' operations on the bridge. This act leads to his capture and subsequent hanging.


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