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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. When does Bayard see Drusilla after Louisa arrives?
(a) Only at mealtimes.
(b) Never.
(c) All day, every day.
(d) Only when he's in town.

2. At the beginning of "Retreat," where is the Sartoris family fleeing?
(a) Texas.
(b) Memphis.
(c) Vicksburg.
(d) Alabama.

3. Why is Philadelphy sobbing when Loosh and Granny confront each other?
(a) Because Granny is sad.
(b) Because she doesn't like confrontation.
(c) Because she knows Loosh is wrong.
(d) Because he doesn't want to leave the farm.

4. Why was Louisa letdown by election day?
(a) Not many people voted.
(b) There was no wedding.
(c) There wasn't enough excitement.
(d) Sartoris won.

5. Ringo asks Bayard who he thinks Granny dreamed about. Bayard says ______.
(a) Nothing.
(b) A stranger.
(c) His father.
(d) Loosh.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Granny respond to the soldier's accusations about her scheme?

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

3. Why is Granny hesitant about the last scheme?

4. Sartoris is running against Benbow to become _______.

5. The Methodist preacher in town used to be a _______.

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