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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. Ab tells Bayard that Granny has accumulated ________ from the scheme.
(a) $10,000.
(b) $500.
(c) $1,000.
(d) $6,000.

2. What was Granny saving some money from the scheme for?
(a) To bail her cousin out of prison.
(b) To make a new life after the war.
(c) To hire a hit man.
(d) To buy her slaves back.

3. Why can't Sartoris stay with his mother-in-law?
(a) He can't stand her.
(b) She doesn't have food to feed them all.
(c) There is a new battle.
(d) The Yankees are looking for him.

4. What is Louisa's final task in setting Drusilla right?
(a) Making her marry Sartoris.
(b) Moving her to New York.
(c) Getting her a wig.
(d) Teaching her to play piano.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Union regiment does Sartoris encounter with Ringo and Bayard?

2. How does Granny try to ensure not being caught by the Union in her scheme?

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

4. When the Union ambushes Granny, Ringo and Bayard, Granny fights them off with _______.

5. Why are the women of Jefferson concerned for Drusilla?

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