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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. Bayard remarks that, between he and Ringo, skin color and smarts didn't count anymore. What does count, in his eyes?
(a) Their ability.
(b) Their age.
(c) What they'd seen or done.
(d) Their courage.

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

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

4. While discussing Sartoris, Uncle Buck shouts loud ______.
(a) Criticisms.
(b) Accusations.
(c) Jokes.
(d) Praises.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While working, Bayard pretends to be who?

2. What does the Sartoris family hide their silver in?

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

4. How does Granny gain Colonel Dick's sympathy?

5. How does Buck decide which slaves he sets free?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Sartoris family burying their silver?

2. What are the fleeing slaves representing?

3. How easy is it to gauge humor in "Retreat"? Why?

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

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

6. Why is the Sartoris family fleeing their town?

7. Are people's loyalties in "Raid" predictable or unpredictable? How?

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

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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