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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is the stranger willing to give up Grumby?
(a) Because Grumby betrayed him.
(b) Because Grumby is a terrible travel partner.
(c) Because Bayard offers him money.
(d) Because they are wanted men.

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

4. Where do Bayard and Ringo hear Ab has gone?
(a) Montana.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Vicksburg.

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

6. How does Granny try to ensure not being caught by the Union in her scheme?
(a) She makes herself seem older and ignorant.
(b) She never visits the same camp twice.
(c) She befriends the troops.
(d) She never makes the sales deals.

7. Why are the women of Jefferson concerned for Drusilla?
(a) They think she's sick.
(b) They think she's having an affair with Sartoris.
(c) They think she takes too many risks.
(d) They think she's traumatized by the war.

8. What does Aunt Louisa do when she arrives in Jefferson?
(a) Start building her own house.
(b) Forces Drusilla to wear dresses.
(c) Goes to congratulate Bayard.
(d) Hugs and kisses Drusilla.

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

10. What occupies Drusilla's time when she returns home from the war?
(a) Rebuilding Sartoris' house.
(b) Making plans to overthrow the Union.
(c) Cleaning up the town.
(d) Needlepoint and laundry.

11. Why does Bayard kill Grumby?
(a) Grumby tried to shoot him.
(b) Grumby spoke ill of Bayard's mother.
(c) Grumby killed Granny.
(d) Grumby will never stop stealing.

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

13. What makes it clear that Granny doesn't trust Ab?
(a) She shivers when he enters the room.
(b) She never talks to him.
(c) She counts her money several times a day.
(d) She hides her money.

14. What is special about the paper Ringo acquires for Granny?
(a) It has the official stamp of the Union.
(b) It made from a rare tree.
(c) It belonged to a famous Confederate Colonel.
(d) It has secret notes written on it.

15. During the war, where was Benbow?
(a) With the Union.
(b) Far south.
(c) Mexico.
(d) In Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Compson know Louisa?

2. What does the gossip about Drusilla develop to?

3. What is Louisa's final task in setting Drusilla right?

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

5. "Reposte in Tertio" takes place ______ after the conclusion of "Raid."

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