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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which three characters have speaking roles in Chapter 1?
(a) Thompas Sutpen, Quentin Compson, and Ellen Coldfield.
(b) Quentin Compson, Mr. Compson, and Ellen Coldfield.
(c) Rosa Coldfield, Quentin Compson, and Mr. Compson.
(d) Ellen Sutpen, Rosa Coldfield, and Quentin Compson.

2. Where had Thomas Sutpen lived before he came to Jefferson?
(a) No one in Jefferson knows.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Missouri.
(d) South Carolina.

3. Which of the following is the name of one of Sutpen's non-slave employees?
(a) Wash Jones.
(b) Charles Bon.
(c) Charles Akers.
(d) Mr. Coldfield.

4. Where does Mr. Coldfield die?
(a) In his parlor.
(b) In his store.
(c) In his attic.
(d) In a battle.

5. What is Bon's rank in the army?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Private.
(c) General.
(d) Colonel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who builds Sutpen's house?

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

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

4. Why is Quentin listening to the story about Sutpen?

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

(see the answer key)

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