View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Loosh argues that he is as just as _______.
(a) Granny.
(b) The Union.
(c) Sartoris.
(d) God.

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

3. What is Drusilla very accomplished in?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Needlepoint.
(c) Singing.
(d) Horse riding.

4. Before bed, with the silver in her room, what does Granny do for the first time ever?
(a) Prays.
(b) Turns her light off.
(c) Locks her door.
(d) Tells Bayard a story.

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

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

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

8. What is the main reason Granny profits from her meeting with Colonel Dick?
(a) He believes she is on his side.
(b) He misheard her story.
(c) Colonel Dick is loyal to the South.
(d) She is sweet and innocent.

9. Drusilla compares the fighting Confederates and Union on the railroad to ______.
(a) A train wreck.
(b) Iron knights.
(c) Dogs and cats.
(d) Mythical gods.

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

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

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

13. Why is Drusilla relieved by the war?
(a) She can finally free her slaves.
(b) She always wanted an independent country.
(c) She can live the life she wants.
(d) She can make a profit.

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

15. How does Bayard balance his gun?
(a) On a log.
(b) On his knee.
(c) On his arm.
(d) On Ringo's back.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long do Ringo and Bayard wait on the road?

3. Which Union regiment does Sartoris encounter with Ringo and Bayard?

4. Which soldier does Bayard shoot at?

5. What was Granny's disturbing dream at the beginning of "Retreat"?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 492 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample