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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 does Granny pray after the soldiers leave?
(a) To ask that they don't come back looking.
(b) To ask for forgiveness for lying.
(c) To ask for the safe return of her son.
(d) To ask for forgiveness for the boys shooting.

2. When does Bayard see Drusilla after Louisa arrives?
(a) All day, every day.
(b) Never.
(c) Only at mealtimes.
(d) Only when he's in town.

3. How does Redmond feel about his defeat in his campaign for the state legislature?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Humiliated.
(c) Happy.
(d) Relieved.

4. After the encounter with the slave woman, what does Ringo predict?
(a) They may die.
(b) They will return home.
(c) They will help her safety.
(d) They will also leave her behind.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What makes it clear that Granny doesn't trust Ab?

3. When Granny leaves, Bayard ______ himself for letting Granny go to see Grumby alone.

4. "Retreat" begins ______ after the conclusion of "Ambuscade."

5. How does Granny gain Colonel Dick's sympathy?

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