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

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

3. While playing Civil War, who does Ringo want to play?
(a) The Union General.
(b) Colonel Dick.
(c) Colonel Sartoris.
(d) The Confederate General.

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

5. After Bayard shoots, Ringo screams that who is coming after them?
(a) "God."
(b) "Bandits."
(c) "Sartoris."
(d) "The whole army."

Short Answer Questions

1. The last time Drusilla saw the railroad, she says it was ______.

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

3. Why does Granny pray after the soldiers leave?

4. Ringo asks Bayard who he thinks Granny dreamed about. Bayard says ______.

5. Why is Sartoris able to take the Union regiment prisoner so easily?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Is the war being waged violent in Mississippi in "Retreat"?

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

4. What are the fleeing slaves representing?

5. Why is the Sartoris family burying their silver?

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

7. Why do Bayard and Ringo shoot at the Union soldiers?

8. How does "Raid" paint women?

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

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

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