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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sartoris able to take the Union regiment prisoner so easily?
(a) He pretends to have a larger regiment.
(b) He lures them away from their camp.
(c) He has more weapons.
(d) The regiment is weak.

2. Which regiment was Sartoris voted out of?
(a) His second.
(b) His first.
(c) His pretend regiment.
(d) None of them.

3. Why do many slaves decide to return to Jefferson with Granny?
(a) They will have food and shelter.
(b) They are frightened by the scene at the river.
(c) They want to steal her silver.
(d) The Colonel orders them to.

4. When Ringo and Bayard find Granny back home, what does she have?
(a) Two new horses.
(b) Three slaves.
(c) Union prisoners.
(d) More silver.

5. How did the Union discover the silver?
(a) Sartoris tells them.
(b) They have a sixth sense.
(c) They followed Granny home.
(d) Loosh tells them.

6. At the beginning of "Retreat," where is the Sartoris family fleeing?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Texas.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Vicksburg.

7. Bayard observes that although the war is tragic, he has never experiences such ______.
(a) Envy.
(b) Joy.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Passion.

8. Why does Sartoris see himself as a victim to the Confederates?
(a) They take advantage of his family.
(b) They set his slaves free.
(c) He is betrayed by them.
(d) He doesn't have enough resources for his regiment.

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

10. Why is Granny able to return home safely after visiting Colonel Dick?
(a) He writes her a letter for protection.
(b) The other Union troops are afraid of her.
(c) She takes a back road home.
(d) She has Bayard to protect her.

11. How did Bayard's mother die?
(a) It's still a mystery.
(b) In the war.
(c) A farming accident.
(d) In childbirth.

12. What is Drusilla's main goal?
(a) To get married.
(b) To own her own land.
(c) To free the slaves.
(d) Joining Sartoris' regiment.

13. When the slaves are asked to carry the chest of silver up the stairs, they grumble and ______.
(a) Curse.
(b) Obey.
(c) Smile.
(d) Leave.

14. How does Colonel Dick compensate Granny?
(a) He hugs her.
(b) He helps her cross the river.
(c) He gives her more silver and mules.
(d) He gives her advise.

15. Which Union regiment does Sartoris encounter with Ringo and Bayard?
(a) The one who they shot at.
(b) The ruthless one they heard about.
(c) The one holding Sartoris hostage.
(d) The one who stole their horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Drusilla meant to represent?

2. Why do many slaves begin betraying their masters?

3. What is Drusilla very accomplished in?

4. Why isn't Uncle Buck fighting in the army?

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

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