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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Stupen and his bride emerge from the church after their wedding service?
(a) Angry townspeople throw dirt and rotten vegetables at them.
(b) They find that their carriage has been stolen.
(c) Sutpen is arrested.
(d) They are presented with gifts from the townspeople.

2. What military conflict has Miss Coldfield lived through?
(a) The Spanish-American War.
(b) World War II.
(c) World War I.
(d) The Civil War.

3. After Sutpen's house is built but still unfurnished, what does Sutpen invite Jeffersonians out to Sutpen's Hundred to do?
(a) Watch dog fighting.
(b) Hunt, drink, play cards, and watch slaves fight for entertainment.
(c) Help him decorate the house.
(d) Fish.

4. 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 drink hard liquor.
(b) His horse-taming skills.
(c) His ability to win at cards.
(d) His shooting skills.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants Stupen and his bride to have a big wedding?

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

3. What is Mr. Coldfield's association with Sutpen before the marriage?

4. What is Mr. Coldfiled's association with Sutpen after the marriage?

5. After Sutpen's estate has been built but left unfurnished for several years, he leaves Jefferson for a short period of time. What does he return with?

(see the answer key)

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