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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. In "Ambuscade" Bayard believes the front lines are in ______.
(a) Alabama.
(b) New York.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Tennessee.

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

3. Why does Granny agree to do business with Grumby?
(a) They are old friends.
(b) She's desperate.
(c) She doesn't think they're bad people.
(d) They will pay her well.

4. How does Granny respond to the soldier's accusations about her scheme?
(a) She accuses them back.
(b) She runs away.
(c) She feigns ignorance.
(d) She starts to cry.

5. What has Granny been doing with much of her earnings from their scheme?
(a) Hiding it.
(b) Giving it to needy neighbors.
(c) Buying liquor.
(d) Betting on the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Bayard able to identify Grumby's house?

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

3. Before the war, Benbow was ______.

4. How did Bayard's mother die?

5. Ringo believes: "The war ain't over. It just _____ good.

(see the answer key)

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