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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) He sets the older ones free.
(c) He waits for signs from God.
(d) Whoever does better work.

2. Why does Granny agree to do business with Grumby?
(a) She's desperate.
(b) They are old friends.
(c) She doesn't think they're bad people.
(d) They will pay her well.

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

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

5. What does Aunt Louisa do when she arrives in Jefferson?
(a) Forces Drusilla to wear dresses.
(b) Start building her own house.
(c) Goes to congratulate Bayard.
(d) Hugs and kisses Drusilla.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes it clear that Granny doesn't trust Ab?

2. How did the Union discover the silver?

3. "Retreat" begins ______ after the conclusion of "Ambuscade."

4. What has Granny been doing with much of her earnings from their scheme?

5. While discussing Sartoris, Uncle Buck shouts loud ______.

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