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

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

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

4. While working, Bayard pretends to be who?
(a) One of his father's soldiers.
(b) A professional carpenter.
(c) His father.
(d) A Union soldier.

5. Why does Granny pray after the soldiers leave?
(a) To ask that they don't come back looking.
(b) To ask for the safe return of her son.
(c) To ask for forgiveness for the boys shooting.
(d) To ask for forgiveness for lying.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of "Ambuscade," what map is Bayard drawing?

2. Granny's wagon is pushed into the river by a "_____" of slaves.

3. What does the Sartoris family use for ink?

4. While discussing Sartoris, Uncle Buck shouts loud ______.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is the Sartoris family fleeing their town?

3. How does Uncle Buck manage his slaves? Is this unusual?

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

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

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

7. What are the fleeing slaves representing?

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

9. Why does Bayard believe that "we are being set free"?

10. How does "Raid" paint women?

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