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

2. How does Granny gain Colonel Dick's sympathy?
(a) She tells him a story about the abusive Confederates.
(b) She tells a story of her starving grandchildren.
(c) She tells him the story of her mules being stolen.
(d) She pretends to be injured.

3. Faulkner compares the slaves' migration like racing to:
(a) Home.
(b) The promised land.
(c) The finish line.
(d) The gates of heaven.

4. What does Bayard do with Grumby's body?
(a) Hangs it in the middle of town.
(b) Places it on Granny's grave.
(c) Burns it.
(d) Buries it.

5. What is Drusilla meant to represent?
(a) The fight to survive.
(b) The changing norm of women.
(c) The effects of war.
(d) The ruthlessness of humanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Bayard's mother die?

2. Where does Sartoris relocate the voting to?

3. What is Drusilla's main goal?

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

5. Drusilla compares the fighting Confederates and Union on the railroad to ______.

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