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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Reposte In Tertio: Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the family hiding their silver?
(a) The Union is coming.
(b) They want to appear modest.
(c) It's illegal.
(d) Bayard and Ringo play with it too much.

2. Why does Sartoris return home at the beginning of "The Unvanquished"?
(a) To oversee the livestock pen.
(b) He's fallen ill.
(c) He was expelled from his regiment.
(d) To bring a message.

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

4. Where do Bayard and Ringo find Granny's body?
(a) Back in their cabin.
(b) In the woods.
(c) In her wagon.
(d) In a vacated shack.

5. Why does Sartoris see himself as a victim to the Union?
(a) They took his silver.
(b) They bribe him to join them.
(c) They are winning the war.
(d) He can't protect his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bayard remarks that, between he and Ringo, skin color and smarts didn't count anymore. What does count, in his eyes?

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

3. Ringo and Bayard have growing ______ to protect their town.

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

5. Why do the Sartoris' have reservations about Ab?

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