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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 does Bayard do when he sees Ab?
(a) He sets him free.
(b) He spits on him.
(c) He beats him.
(d) He calls for the police.

2. Why is Philadelphy sobbing when Loosh and Granny confront each other?
(a) Because Granny is sad.
(b) Because he doesn't want to leave the farm.
(c) Because she doesn't like confrontation.
(d) Because she knows Loosh is wrong.

3. What is Rosa Miller's relation to Sartoris?
(a) She is his mother-in-law.
(b) She is his mother.
(c) She is his sister.
(d) She is his employee.

4. Bayard describes Redmond as ________.
(a) Multi-talented.
(b) Cowardly.
(c) Astute.
(d) Stubborn.

5. How does Louisa respond to Drusilla's return home?
(a) She is happy Drusilla is back.
(b) She wants Drusilla to go north.
(c) She wishes Drusilla had been a better soldier.
(d) She feels Drusilla has shamed the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ringo and Bayard have growing ______ to protect their town.

2. Where does the stranger shoot Buck?

3. In "Ambuscade" Bayard believes the front lines are in ______.

4. Why do many slaves begin betraying their masters?

5. What does Redmond do after shooting at Bayard?

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