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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 can't Sartoris stay with his mother-in-law?
(a) He can't stand her.
(b) The Yankees are looking for him.
(c) She doesn't have food to feed them all.
(d) There is a new battle.

2. Why is Ringo not concerned about leaving Granny alone?
(a) She can take care of herself.
(b) He has more important plans.
(c) No one wants to hurt her.
(d) He is inconsiderate.

3. Which Union regiment does Sartoris encounter with Ringo and Bayard?
(a) The one who they shot at.
(b) The one holding Sartoris hostage.
(c) The one who stole their horses.
(d) The ruthless one they heard about.

4. Why does Granny read recipes to Ringo and Bayard?
(a) To distract them.
(b) To put them to sleep.
(c) To teach them.
(d) To entertain them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ringo and Bayard find Granny back home, what does she have?

2. How long do Ringo and Bayard wait on the road?

3. How did the Union discover the silver?

4. When the Union soldiers arrive at Sartoris' house looking for him, he escapes by pretending to be a deaf _______.

5. How does Buck decide which slaves he sets free?

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