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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Drusilla change her appearance after her fiancé and father die?
(a) She dresses like a man.
(b) She dresses provocatively.
(c) She dresses all in black.
(d) She dresses more feminine.

2. Ringo and Bayard are _____ years old in "Raid."
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Twelve.

3. How do members of regiments expel their colonel?
(a) They tie him up and leave him behind.
(b) They vote.
(c) They stage a riot.
(d) They can't.

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

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

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

7. Why is Granny able to return home safely after visiting Colonel Dick?
(a) The other Union troops are afraid of her.
(b) He writes her a letter for protection.
(c) She has Bayard to protect her.
(d) She takes a back road home.

8. As the Union soldiers leave Sartoris' burning house, how does Granny respond?
(a) She shoots at them.
(b) She is indifferent.
(c) She cries.
(d) She curses them.

9. Why isn't Uncle Buck fighting in the army?
(a) He was found to be a traitor.
(b) He lost a poker game.
(c) He broke his leg.
(d) He ran away.

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

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

12. What is the main reason Granny profits from her meeting with Colonel Dick?
(a) She is sweet and innocent.
(b) Colonel Dick is loyal to the South.
(c) He misheard her story.
(d) He believes she is on his side.

13. Drusilla views her new life as _______.
(a) Painful.
(b) Interesting.
(c) Controversial.
(d) Dull.

14. Why is Ringo not concerned about leaving Granny alone?
(a) He has more important plans.
(b) She can take care of herself.
(c) He is inconsiderate.
(d) No one wants to hurt her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Loosh argues that he is as just as _______.

2. How many regiments has Colonel Sartoris made?

3. Why can't Sartoris stay with his mother-in-law?

4. Why is the family hiding their silver?

5. Drusilla compares the fighting Confederates and Union on the railroad to ______.

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