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

2. Why do many slaves begin betraying their masters?
(a) Because they are fed up.
(b) The Union promises them freedom for their help.
(c) They get money for information.
(d) They see an opportunity for payback.

3. After Bayard shoots, Ringo screams that who is coming after them?
(a) "Sartoris."
(b) "The whole army."
(c) "Bandits."
(d) "God."

4. At the beginning of "Ambuscade," what map is Bayard drawing?
(a) Mason-Dixon line.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Vicksburg.

5. When the Union soldiers arrive at Sartoris' house looking for him, he escapes by pretending to be a deaf _______.
(a) Child.
(b) Hillbilly.
(c) Union soldier.
(d) Woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Confederate troops encourage Granny to go back home?

2. When his father returns home, Bayard observes he has the "smell of ______."

3. "Retreat" begins ______ after the conclusion of "Ambuscade."

4. Why does Sartoris return home at the beginning of "The Unvanquished"?

5. What does the Sartoris family hide their silver in?

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