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

2. Why do the Confederate troops encourage Granny to go back home?
(a) They want her to wait for Sartoris.
(b) They want her to bring something back for them.
(c) They think she's up to no good.
(d) They think the Union will find her.

3. Ringo is lass of a slave and more of a ______ to Bayard.
(a) Pet.
(b) Friend.
(c) Servant.
(d) Brother.

4. Where does Granny hide Ringo and Bayard?
(a) Under the floor.
(b) On the roof.
(c) In the bushes.
(d) Under her skirts.

5. What does Granny offer to Colonel Dick?
(a) Money.
(b) Milk.
(c) A mule.
(d) Weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Bayard shoots, Ringo screams that who is coming after them?

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

3. Why isn't Uncle Buck fighting in the army?

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

5. Ringo and Bayard are _____ years old in "Raid."

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. After the Union soldiers leave her house, what is Granny most concerned with?

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

5. How have roles been reversed or changed in "Raid"?

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

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

8. Why is the Sartoris family fleeing their town?

9. How does "Raid" paint women?

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

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