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

2. After Granny returns home, where is the silver?
(a) Buried.
(b) With the Union soldiers.
(c) With the slaves.
(d) In the farmhouse.

3. As the Union soldiers leave Sartoris' burning house, how does Granny respond?
(a) She cries.
(b) She curses them.
(c) She is indifferent.
(d) She shoots at them.

4. Why do the Sartoris' have reservations about Ab?
(a) He's a man.
(b) They've heard rumors.
(c) He acts suspicious.
(d) He's untrustworthy.

5. How does Granny respond to the soldier's accusations about her scheme?
(a) She runs away.
(b) She feigns ignorance.
(c) She starts to cry.
(d) She accuses them back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Granny agree to do business with Grumby?

2. What is Louisa's final task in setting Drusilla right?

3. What was Granny's disturbing dream at the beginning of "Retreat"?

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

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

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