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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is present when Rosa got engaged?
(a) Judith.
(b) Judith and Clytie.
(c) Wash Jones.
(d) Clytie.

2. Why does Rosa leave Sutpen's estate in Chapter 5?
(a) Sutpen insults her.
(b) She does not love Sutpen.
(c) She fights with Judith.
(d) She hates Clytie.

3. Shortly after Sutpen comes to Jefferson, he demonstrates a talent that both impresses and intimidates the town. What is that talent?
(a) His ability to win at cards.
(b) His horse-taming skills.
(c) His ability to drink hard liquor.
(d) His shooting skills.

4. Why does Thomas Sutpen stop attending church?
(a) His son dies.
(b) His wife is embarrassed about her clothes.
(c) He becomes ill.
(d) The preacher asks him to.

5. Whose regiment does Thomas Sutpen join?
(a) Colonel Akers's.
(b) General Lee's.
(c) General Compson's.
(d) Colonel Sartoris's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rosa engaged to at one point in her life?

2. At the close of Chapter 5, Rosa says there is something hidden somewhere. Where is it hidden?

3. What is Thomas Sutpen's rank in the army?

4. What organization is Sutpen asked to join, but which he declines to be a part of?

5. In what year does the novel begin?

(see the answer key)

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