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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 does Sartoris see himself as a victim to the Confederates?
(a) He is betrayed by them.
(b) He doesn't have enough resources for his regiment.
(c) They take advantage of his family.
(d) They set his slaves free.

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

3. What does Drusilla tell Granny the Union troops are not letting the slaves do?
(a) Return home.
(b) Cross the river.
(c) Fight with them.
(d) Eat their food.

4. Why can't Sartoris stay with his mother-in-law?
(a) There is a new battle.
(b) He can't stand her.
(c) She doesn't have food to feed them all.
(d) The Yankees are looking for him.

5. When the Union ambushes Granny, Ringo and Bayard, Granny fights them off with _______.
(a) Her mules.
(b) Her fists.
(c) An umbrella.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the family hiding their silver?

2. What does Granny offer to Colonel Dick?

3. What does the Sartoris family use for ink?

4. While working, Bayard pretends to be who?

5. Where do Granny and Bayard end up living?

Short Essay Questions

1. Are slaves able to be free in "Retreat"? Is it true freedom?

2. How does "Raid" paint women?

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

4. Does Bayard understand the Civil War? How does he see it?

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

6. Why has Drusilla become more masculine?

7. In "Raid," which is more important to people: freedom or personal sentiment? How and why?

8. Why is the Sartoris family fleeing their town?

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

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

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