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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Granny saving some money from the scheme for?
(a) To buy her slaves back.
(b) To make a new life after the war.
(c) To hire a hit man.
(d) To bail her cousin out of prison.

2. How does Buck receive the story of Bayard and Ringo's journey?
(a) He is jealous he couldn't be there.
(b) He congratulates them.
(c) He is underwhelmed.
(d) He scolds them.

3. What is Grumby's group called?
(a) The Independents.
(b) The Night Riders.
(c) The Renegades.
(d) The Anarchists.

4. How long does the search for Grumby and Ab take?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three days.
(d) One year.

5. Why does Granny go to see Grumby alone?
(a) Ab requested only she go.
(b) She doesn't believe they would hurt her.
(c) She wants to look professional.
(d) She will be less conspicuous.

6. How do the women of Jefferson rearrange the town?
(a) They have strict single-sex housing.
(b) They separate blacks and whites.
(c) They build the houses in a more northern style.
(d) They expand downtown.

7. How forthcoming is Buck to the stranger?
(a) He explains who they are looking for.
(b) He stay silent until the man leaves.
(c) He makes up a story about a lost horse.
(d) He hints at their objective but doesn't say much.

8. The Methodist preacher in town used to be a _______.
(a) Catholic priest.
(b) Confederate private.
(c) Union soldier.
(d) Farmer for the Sartoris family.

9. Ringo believes: "The war ain't over. It just _____ good.
(a) Paused.
(b) Ended.
(c) Started.
(d) Got.

10. Why is Granny hesitant about the last scheme?
(a) The regiment is too close to another.
(b) She's too tired to put up her act.
(c) The mules are not healthy.
(d) She's sold to this troop before.

11. Where do Bayard and Ringo find Granny's body?
(a) In the woods.
(b) In her wagon.
(c) In a vacated shack.
(d) Back in their cabin.

12. What do Bayard and Ringo request from Uncle Buck after Granny's funeral?
(a) Advice.
(b) A place to live.
(c) A gun.
(d) Money.

13. Why does Granny agree to do business with Grumby?
(a) She doesn't think they're bad people.
(b) She's desperate.
(c) They are old friends.
(d) They will pay her well.

14. What does Ab tell Granny he admires about her?
(a) Her business savviness.
(b) Her good looks.
(c) Her cunningness.
(d) Her good cooking.

15. Where does Sartoris relocate the voting to?
(a) The next town.
(b) The post office.
(c) The old slave cabins.
(d) His house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ringo distract the troops who corner Granny?

2. The travel of findings Grumby and Ab is ______.

3. What does Bayard see in Ab's eyes when he talks to him?

4. Why is Granny disheartened by the conclusion of her scheme?

5. Why can't Buck continue on with the boys?

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