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 identified as a Federal scout, and he returns toward the north after visiting the plantation. That suggests his visit may be part of a plan to deceive or catch Farquhar. So the most reasonable prediction is that Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap; the excerpt does not suggest that he will chase the soldier or forget him.
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