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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Skirmish at Sartoris: Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the women of Jefferson rearrange the town?
(a) They expand downtown.
(b) They separate blacks and whites.
(c) They have strict single-sex housing.
(d) They build the houses in a more northern style.

2. Why didn't Sartoris let both McCaslin brothers enlist?
(a) They're too old.
(b) They are loyal to the Union.
(c) They're not serious enough.
(d) There are too many soldiers.

3. Why does Granny go to see Grumby alone?
(a) Ab requested only she go.
(b) She wants to look professional.
(c) She doesn't believe they would hurt her.
(d) She will be less conspicuous.

4. How does Colonel Dick compensate Granny?
(a) He hugs her.
(b) He helps her cross the river.
(c) He gives her advise.
(d) He gives her more silver and mules.

5. How long do Ringo and Bayard wait on the road?
(a) Ten hours.
(b) A week.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Bayard kill Ab?

2. How does Granny gain Colonel Dick's sympathy?

3. How did Aunt Louisa feel about Drusilla going to war?

4. In "Ambuscade" Bayard believes the front lines are in ______.

5. At the beginning of "Ambuscade," what map is Bayard drawing?

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