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

2. While fleeing, why does Granny refuse to sleep in the farmhouse?
(a) She doesn't trust the people inside.
(b) She wants to stay with the silver.
(c) She likes the open air.
(d) It's too dirty.

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

4. After Granny returns home, where is the silver?
(a) Buried.
(b) With the slaves.
(c) In the farmhouse.
(d) With the Union soldiers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bayard feel about taking orders from this father?

2. Why does Granny read recipes to Ringo and Bayard?

3. At the beginning of "Retreat," where is the Sartoris family fleeing?

4. How do members of regiments expel their colonel?

5. Why is Sartoris able to take the Union regiment prisoner so easily?

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