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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Sartoris see himself as a victim to the Union?
(a) They are winning the war.
(b) They took his silver.
(c) They bribe him to join them.
(d) He can't protect his family.

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Sartoris return home at the beginning of "The Unvanquished"?
(a) To oversee the livestock pen.
(b) He was expelled from his regiment.
(c) He's fallen ill.
(d) To bring a message.

10. Why do Ringo and Bayard spy on Loosh?
(a) They think he's stealing.
(b) They find his movements interesting.
(c) They think he knows something.
(d) They are playing a game.

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

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

13. Why does Granny scold Ringo and Bayard?
(a) For shooting.
(b) For not bathing.
(c) For coming to her.
(d) For cursing.

14. Where do Granny and Bayard end up living?
(a) A make-shift shack.
(b) Joby's cabin.
(c) In the woods.
(d) An abandoned farmhouse.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Loosh sneak off to in the middle of the night?

3. Why is Drusilla relieved by the war?

4. Faulkner compares the slaves' migration like racing to:

5. Why is Granny able to return home safely after visiting Colonel Dick?

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