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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Odor of Verbena: Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Redmond miss Bayard when he shoots at him?
(a) He intended to miss.
(b) He's bad at shooting.
(c) Bayard dodged the shot.
(d) He wasn't paying attention.

2. How is Sartoris advised by his friends on how to deal with Redmond?
(a) They tell him to get more creative.
(b) They tell him to stop humiliating him.
(c) They tell him to keep conquering him.
(d) They tell him he's acting correctly.

3. Why do many slaves decide to return to Jefferson with Granny?
(a) The Colonel orders them to.
(b) They want to steal her silver.
(c) They are frightened by the scene at the river.
(d) They will have food and shelter.

4. What does Drusilla tell Granny the Union troops are not letting the slaves do?
(a) Cross the river.
(b) Return home.
(c) Fight with them.
(d) Eat their food.

5. How is Bayard able to identify Grumby's house?
(a) His horse.
(b) The Union flag in the window.
(c) His clothes hanging outside.
(d) His wagon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ringo distract the troops who corner Granny?

2. How did Aunt Louisa feel about Drusilla going to war?

3. Why is Drusilla relieved by the war?

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

5. How does Grumby try to disarm Bayard and Ringo?

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