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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Peabody hope for Addie's impending death in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?
(a) Because he hates her.
(b) Because otherwise he will have to haul her back to town.
(c) Because otherwise he will be expected to marry her.
(d) Because otherwise he will have to tell his wife about the affair.

2. How much does Peabody say he weighs in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?
(a) 225 pounds.
(b) 190 pounds.
(c) 300 pounds.
(d) 250 pounds.

3. Why does Darl insinuate that Dewey Dell wants Addie to die in Chapter 10: "Darl"?
(a) So she can marry Samson.
(b) So she can marry Tull.
(c) So she can go live in town.
(d) So she can tend to her father.

4. What does Cora say "will break up a hen-house quicker than anything," in Chapter 2: "Cora" (5)?
(a) "A rat."
(b) "A raccoon."
(c) "A snake."
(d) "A coyote."

5. How many miles does Cora say the Bundrens are carting Addie to bury her in Chapter 6: "Cora"?
(a) 20 miles.
(b) 40 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 60 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cora describe interrupting Darl as he stared at his dying mother in Chapter 6: "Cora"?

2. Who advised Cora to get a good breed of chickens in Chapter 2: "Cora"?

3. To whom does Pa say "You got no affection nor gentleness for [Addie]" (18) in Chapter 5?

4. Who is sitting with Pa on the back porch in Chapter 3: "Darl"?

5. What does Cora say she baked yesterday in Chapter 2: "Cora"?

(see the answer key)

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