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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the relationship between Ellen Sutpen and Rosa Coldfield?
(a) They are sisters.
(b) They are best friends.
(c) Ellen is Rosa's aunt.
(d) They are cousins.

3. What does General Compson do on the day of Sutpen's wedding?
(a) He throws dirt and vegetables at the newlyweds.
(b) He protests the wedding and stays home.
(c) He attends the ceremony with his wife.
(d) He goes hunting.

4. Who posts bond so Sutpen can be released from jail?
(a) Mr. Coldfield and General Compson.
(b) One of Sutpen's slaves.
(c) Mr. Akers
(d) The Methodist minister.

5. Where is Ellen Sutpen at the time of Rosa's story?
(a) In Connecticut.
(b) In New Orleans.
(c) She is dead.
(d) At home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shortly after Sutpen comes to Jefferson, he demonstrates a talent that both impresses and intimidates the town. What is that talent?

2. Who lends Sutpen cotton seeds for his plantation?

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

4. In what year does Stupen's marriage take place?

5. When Thomas Sutpen comes to Jefferson, what does the town notice that is strange about his appearance?

(see the answer key)

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