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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Granny offer to Colonel Dick?
(a) Money.
(b) Milk.
(c) A mule.
(d) Weapons.

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

3. How does Drusilla change her appearance after her fiancé and father die?
(a) She dresses like a man.
(b) She dresses all in black.
(c) She dresses provocatively.
(d) She dresses more feminine.

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

5. Which soldier does Bayard shoot at?
(a) The Colonel.
(b) The oldest.
(c) The biggest and strongest.
(d) The first one he sees.

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

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

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

9. 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.

10. How do the slaves respond to Loosh explaining the Union is coming to free them?
(a) They kick him out.
(b) They hug and kiss him.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) They get angry at Loosh.

11. Drusilla views her new life as _______.
(a) Painful.
(b) Interesting.
(c) Dull.
(d) Controversial.

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

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

14. After the encounter with the slave woman, what does Ringo predict?
(a) They will return home.
(b) They will help her safety.
(c) They will also leave her behind.
(d) They may die.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Sartoris see himself as a victim to the Union?

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

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

5. What is Drusilla's main goal?

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