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Owl Creek
Growing up
Adult
100
How far is Owl Creek from Peyton Fahrquhar's house?
About thirty miles
100
Where Was Ambrose born?
Ohio
100
Was Ambrose the only one of the kids to move away?
Yes
200
How was Peyton killed?
He was hanged
200
When was he born?
1842
200
What was Ambrose's nickname as a writer?
Bitter Bierce
300
What was the soldier who asked for water?
He was a federal scout.
300
What did all of the children of the Bierce family start with?
The letter A
300
Was Ambrose a brave and skillful soldier?
Yes
400
What did the sand look like after getting away from getting hanged?
Diamonds, rubies, and emeralds anything beautiful.
400
How many Children were there in the Bierce family?
Lucky number 13
400
Was Ambrose drafted or did he enlist himself?
Enlisted himself as a private.
500
What is the first personification in the story.
"Death is a dignitary who when he comes announced is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him.
500
What child was he out of the thirteen?
10
500
Daily Double What side of the Civil War did he fight for?
North (Union)