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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Coldfiled's association with Sutpen after the marriage?
(a) Mr. Coldfield is Sutpen's father-in-law.
(b) Mr. Coldfield is one of the townspeople who turned his back on Sutpen.
(c) Mr. Coldfield is Sutpen's business associate.
(d) Mr. Coldfield is Sutpen's brother-in-law.

2. Who does Rosa marry?
(a) Mr. Compson.
(b) Thomas Sutpen.
(c) No one.
(d) Henry Sutpen.

3. What does Thomas Sutpen like to do in his barn for entertainment?
(a) Read books.
(b) Whittle.
(c) Make saddles.
(d) Fight with his slaves.

4. What does Judith Sutpen witness as a child that her mother did not want her to see?
(a) A horse being killed.
(b) A hanging.
(c) A Civil War battle.
(d) Her father fighting with his slaves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which three characters have speaking roles in Chapter 1?

2. Where does Thomas Sutpen get the money to build his estate?

3. What is the relationship between Quentin Compson and Rosa Coldfield?

4. Why does Thomas Sutpen stop attending church?

5. What is the name of Thomas Sutpen's estate?

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