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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Retreat: Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do the slaves respond to Loosh explaining the Union is coming to free them?
(a) They get angry at Loosh.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They hug and kiss him.
(d) They kick him out.

3. Ringo is lass of a slave and more of a ______ to Bayard.
(a) Servant.
(b) Brother.
(c) Friend.
(d) Pet.

4. Why does Colonel Dick leave Granny's house?
(a) He respects her resolve.
(b) He feels bad for intruding.
(c) He believes her story.
(d) He's tired of looking.

5. What was Granny's disturbing dream at the beginning of "Retreat"?
(a) Someone finds their silver.
(b) Someone burns her house.
(c) Someone takes Bayard.
(d) The Union wins the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do members of regiments expel their colonel?

2. While working, Bayard pretends to be who?

3. Which soldier does Bayard shoot at?

4. What is Rosa Miller's relation to Sartoris?

5. What do Ringo and Bayard steal after being ambushed?

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