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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. The Methodist preacher in town used to be a _______.
(a) Union soldier.
(b) Catholic priest.
(c) Farmer for the Sartoris family.
(d) Confederate private.

2. At the beginning of "Retreat," where is the Sartoris family fleeing?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Vicksburg.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Texas.

3. Why is Ab the best available man in town?
(a) He was raised right.
(b) All the other men are enlisted.
(c) He has the most money.
(d) He's the youngest.

4. How do the slaves respond to Loosh explaining the Union is coming to free them?
(a) They kick him out.
(b) They hug and kiss him.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) They get angry at Loosh.

5. Why are the women of Jefferson concerned for Drusilla?
(a) They think she's traumatized by the war.
(b) They think she takes too many risks.
(c) They think she's sick.
(d) They think she's having an affair with Sartoris.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Granny returns home, where is the silver?

2. During the war, where was Benbow?

3. How does Redmond feel about the outcome of the railroad?

4. What does the Sartoris family use for ink?

5. Why is the family hiding their silver?

(see the answer key)

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