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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Retreat: Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the slaves are asked to carry the chest of silver up the stairs, they grumble and ______.
(a) Smile.
(b) Obey.
(c) Leave.
(d) Curse.

3. While fleeing, why does Granny refuse to sleep in the farmhouse?
(a) It's too dirty.
(b) She likes the open air.
(c) She doesn't trust the people inside.
(d) She wants to stay with the silver.

4. Which soldier does Bayard shoot at?
(a) The oldest.
(b) The first one he sees.
(c) The Colonel.
(d) The biggest and strongest.

5. Why isn't Uncle Buck fighting in the army?
(a) He lost a poker game.
(b) He ran away.
(c) He was found to be a traitor.
(d) He broke his leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Granny hide Ringo and Bayard?

2. As the Union soldiers leave Sartoris' burning house, how does Granny respond?

3. While working, Bayard pretends to be who?

4. Loosh argues that he is as just as _______.

5. At the beginning of "Ambuscade," what map is Bayard drawing?

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