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

2. What is the main reason Granny profits from her meeting with Colonel Dick?
(a) He misheard her story.
(b) He believes she is on his side.
(c) Colonel Dick is loyal to the South.
(d) She is sweet and innocent.

3. At the beginning of "Ambuscade," what map is Bayard drawing?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Mason-Dixon line.
(d) Vicksburg.

4. Which soldier does Bayard shoot at?
(a) The biggest and strongest.
(b) The Colonel.
(c) The first one he sees.
(d) The oldest.

5. What is Bayard studying in college?
(a) Business.
(b) Economics.
(c) Law.
(d) Art.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Sartoris' have reservations about Ab?

2. Why does Sartoris see himself as a victim to the Union?

3. In "An Odor of Verbena," Bayard describes his father as _______.

4. Why is the family hiding their silver?

5. After the encounter with the slave woman, what does Ringo predict?

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