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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rosa move to Sutpen's estate?
(a) To fulfill her sister's dying wish of protecting her children by going to live with Judith.
(b) She loses her house.
(c) Sutpen invites her.
(d) She needs someone to take care of her.

2. In what year does the novel begin?
(a) 1900.
(b) 1833.
(c) 1875.
(d) 1909.

3. To whom does Sutpen become engaged shortly after he is arrested?
(a) Rosa Coldfield.
(b) Mr. Akers' daughter.
(c) One of his slaves.
(d) Ellen Coldfield.

4. In what state is Jefferson located?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) New Orleans.

5. After what major event does Rosa Coldfield move to Sutpen's estate?
(a) After the death of her sister.
(b) After the birth of Judith Sutpen.
(c) After the death of her father.
(d) After the death of her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Thomas Sutpen arrive in Jefferson?

2. How old is Rosa when Ellen dies?

3. Where is Sutpen's architect from?

4. Why does Stupen's bride cry on her wedding day?

5. What does Judith Sutpen witness as a child that her mother did not want her to see?

(see the answer key)

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