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

2. Why do many slaves begin betraying their masters?
(a) Because they are fed up.
(b) They get money for information.
(c) The Union promises them freedom for their help.
(d) They see an opportunity for payback.

3. When the slaves are asked to carry the chest of silver up the stairs, they grumble and ______.
(a) Smile.
(b) Curse.
(c) Obey.
(d) Leave.

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

5. While discussing Sartoris, Uncle Buck shouts loud ______.
(a) Criticisms.
(b) Accusations.
(c) Jokes.
(d) Praises.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do members of regiments expel their colonel?

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

3. While working, Bayard pretends to be who?

4. How did the Union discover the silver?

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

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