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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. What is Drusilla meant to represent?
(a) The effects of war.
(b) The ruthlessness of humanity.
(c) The changing norm of women.
(d) The fight to survive.

2. While fleeing, why does Granny refuse to sleep in the farmhouse?
(a) It's too dirty.
(b) She wants to stay with the silver.
(c) She doesn't trust the people inside.
(d) She likes the open air.

3. Why does Sartoris see himself as a victim to the Confederates?
(a) They take advantage of his family.
(b) He is betrayed by them.
(c) They set his slaves free.
(d) He doesn't have enough resources for his regiment.

4. How does Mrs. Compson know Louisa?
(a) She is her sister.
(b) She was Drusilla's nanny.
(c) She's a friend of Granny.
(d) She is from the same town.

5. Why is Granny able to return home safely after visiting Colonel Dick?
(a) He writes her a letter for protection.
(b) She has Bayard to protect her.
(c) She takes a back road home.
(d) The other Union troops are afraid of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupies all of Sartoris' time since returning from the war?

2. How old is Bayard in the last chapter of the book?

3. What is the main reason Granny profits from her meeting with Colonel Dick?

4. How does Granny respond to the soldier's accusations about her scheme?

5. Why is Granny unable to pull herself out of the river?

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