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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. While playing Civil War, who does Ringo want to play?
(a) The Confederate General.
(b) The Union General.
(c) Colonel Sartoris.
(d) Colonel Dick.

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

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

4. Why is Philadelphy sobbing when Loosh and Granny confront each other?
(a) Because Granny is sad.
(b) Because she doesn't like confrontation.
(c) Because she knows Loosh is wrong.
(d) Because he doesn't want to leave the farm.

5. What was Granny's disturbing dream at the beginning of "Retreat"?
(a) The Union wins the war.
(b) Someone takes Bayard.
(c) Someone finds their silver.
(d) Someone burns her house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rosa Miller's relation to Sartoris?

2. Why does Granny pray after the soldiers leave?

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

4. Loosh argues that he is as just as _______.

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

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