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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Philadelphy sobbing when Loosh and Granny confront each other?
(a) Because he doesn't want to leave the farm.
(b) Because she knows Loosh is wrong.
(c) Because she doesn't like confrontation.
(d) Because Granny is sad.

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

3. 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 that they don't come back looking.
(d) To ask for the safe return of her son.

4. Ringo and Bayard have growing ______ to protect their town.
(a) Fear.
(b) Conviction.
(c) Joy.
(d) Disdain.

5. Why didn't Sartoris let both McCaslin brothers enlist?
(a) They are loyal to the Union.
(b) They're not serious enough.
(c) There are too many soldiers.
(d) They're too old.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Ringo not concerned about leaving Granny alone?

3. What does the Sartoris family use for ink?

4. What is the main reason Granny profits from her meeting with Colonel Dick?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the reader's perception of the war in "Raid" different than in prior chapters?

2. Why do the Bayard and Ringo keep an eye on Loosh?

3. How empathetic is the Union army in "Raid"?

4. Why has Drusilla become more masculine?

5. Why does Loosh feel justified in taking the silver?

6. Why is Granny particularly paranoid about the chest of silver in "Retreat"?

7. How has Bayard matured since "Ambuscade"? What is the cause of this?

8. How is Sartoris a victim to both sides of the war?

9. How does "Raid" paint women?

10. Why does Granny become relieved at one point when the Union soldiers are searching her house?

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