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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Quentin listening to the story about Sutpen?
(a) He feels sorry for Thomas Sutpen.
(b) His mother asks him to,
(c) His father makes him.
(d) He is requested specifically by the person telling the story.

2. What is Rosa Coldfield's father's occupation?
(a) He is a preacher.
(b) He is a tailor.
(c) He is a merchant.
(d) He is a farmer.

3. What is the relationship between Quentin Compson and Rosa Coldfield?
(a) She is his teacher.
(b) She is his step-sister.
(c) They are neighbors.
(d) She is his aunt.

4. From whom does Sutpen purchase his land?
(a) Ikkemotubbe, a Native American.
(b) General Compson.
(c) The Jefferson bank.
(d) Mr. Coldfield.

5. What is the weather like the night of Sutpen's wedding?
(a) It is raining.
(b) There is a tornado coming.
(c) It is a perfect summer night.
(d) It is snowing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the novel begin?

2. How old is Rosa at the time of Bon's death?

3. How is Charles Bon killed?

4. Where is the visitor who Henry brings home for Christmas from?

5. What is Bon's rank in the army?

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