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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Bayard's mother die?
(a) In the war.
(b) In childbirth.
(c) A farming accident.
(d) It's still a mystery.

2. After the encounter with the slave woman, what does Ringo predict?
(a) They will help her safety.
(b) They will also leave her behind.
(c) They may die.
(d) They will return home.

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. Where do Granny and Bayard end up living?
(a) In the woods.
(b) An abandoned farmhouse.
(c) Joby's cabin.
(d) A make-shift shack.

5. Why is Drusilla relieved by the war?
(a) She can finally free her slaves.
(b) She can live the life she wants.
(c) She can make a profit.
(d) She always wanted an independent country.

6. Which regiment was Sartoris voted out of?
(a) His pretend regiment.
(b) None of them.
(c) His second.
(d) His first.

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

8. What is the main reason Granny profits from her meeting with Colonel Dick?
(a) He misheard her story.
(b) He believes she is on his side.
(c) Colonel Dick is loyal to the South.
(d) She is sweet and innocent.

9. What is Drusilla very accomplished in?
(a) Horse riding.
(b) Singing.
(c) Needlepoint.
(d) Fighting.

10. "Retreat" begins ______ after the conclusion of "Ambuscade."
(a) One year.
(b) A week.
(c) Two days.
(d) Six months.

11. What does Drusilla tell Granny the Union troops are not letting the slaves do?
(a) Return home.
(b) Cross the river.
(c) Eat their food.
(d) Fight with them.

12. How does Buck decide which slaves he sets free?
(a) Whoever does better work.
(b) He waits for signs from God.
(c) He sets the older ones free.
(d) He draws names from a hat.

13. Where does Granny hide Ringo and Bayard?
(a) On the roof.
(b) Under the floor.
(c) In the bushes.
(d) Under her skirts.

14. What happened at Vicksburg?
(a) It fell to the Union.
(b) It formed its own nation.
(c) It was overthrown by the Confederates.
(d) Everyone evacuated.

15. What do Ringo and Bayard steal after being ambushed?
(a) A horse.
(b) Guns.
(c) Food.
(d) A wagon.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Union soldiers arrive at Sartoris' house looking for him, he escapes by pretending to be a deaf _______.

2. The Union prisoners escape but leave their _______ behind.

3. At the beginning of "Retreat," where is the Sartoris family fleeing?

4. Why do many slaves decide to return to Jefferson with Granny?

5. While working, Bayard pretends to be who?

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