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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 Sartoris able to take the Union regiment prisoner so easily?
(a) He has more weapons.
(b) He lures them away from their camp.
(c) The regiment is weak.
(d) He pretends to have a larger regiment.

2. When Ringo and Bayard find Granny back home, what does she have?
(a) Two new horses.
(b) More silver.
(c) Three slaves.
(d) Union prisoners.

3. How does Bayard feel about taking orders from this father?
(a) Thrilled.
(b) Begrudged.
(c) Patronized.
(d) Nervous.

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

5. Why do the Confederate troops encourage Granny to go back home?
(a) They want her to wait for Sartoris.
(b) They think she's up to no good.
(c) They think the Union will find her.
(d) They want her to bring something back for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ringo not concerned about leaving Granny alone?

2. Why isn't Uncle Buck fighting in the army?

3. Why is the family hiding their silver?

4. Why does Colonel Dick leave Granny's house?

5. Why does Granny scold Ringo and Bayard?

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