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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Skirmish at Sartoris: Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Union soldiers arrive at Sartoris' house looking for him, he escapes by pretending to be a deaf _______.
(a) Hillbilly.
(b) Woman.
(c) Union soldier.
(d) Child.

2. During the war, where was Benbow?
(a) With the Union.
(b) In Jefferson.
(c) Far south.
(d) Mexico.

3. The Methodist preacher in town used to be a _______.
(a) Farmer for the Sartoris family.
(b) Catholic priest.
(c) Confederate private.
(d) Union soldier.

4. Why do the Confederate troops encourage Granny to go back home?
(a) They think she's up to no good.
(b) They think the Union will find her.
(c) They want her to wait for Sartoris.
(d) They want her to bring something back for them.

5. Why is Granny disheartened by the conclusion of her scheme?
(a) She feels like she let Ab down.
(b) She doesn't like being a wanted woman.
(c) She hasn't saved enough money.
(d) She liked the excitement of crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why didn't Sartoris let both McCaslin brothers enlist?

2. After Granny returns home, where is the silver?

3. In the scheme, Ab is in charge of ______.

4. Drusilla complains: "I went to war to hunt Yankees, not hunting ______."

5. Why can't Sartoris stay with his mother-in-law?

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