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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ambuscade: Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Granny pray after the soldiers leave?
(a) To ask for the safe return of her son.
(b) To ask for forgiveness for the boys shooting.
(c) To ask that they don't come back looking.
(d) To ask for forgiveness for lying.

2. Why do Ringo and Bayard spy on Loosh?
(a) They are playing a game.
(b) They find his movements interesting.
(c) They think he's stealing.
(d) They think he knows something.

3. How do the slaves respond to Loosh explaining the Union is coming to free them?
(a) They hug and kiss him.
(b) They get angry at Loosh.
(c) They kick him out.
(d) They ignore him.

4. Where does Granny hide Ringo and Bayard?
(a) In the bushes.
(b) Under her skirts.
(c) On the roof.
(d) Under the floor.

5. In "Ambuscade" Bayard believes the front lines are in ______.
(a) Alabama.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) New York.
(d) Mississippi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the family hiding their silver?

2. What happened at Vicksburg?

3. How many regiments has Colonel Sartoris made?

4. How does Bayard balance his gun?

5. How did Bayard's mother die?

(see the answer key)

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