View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cash do after realizing that his mother is dead in Chapter 12: "Darl"?
(a) He calls for Dr. Peabody.
(b) He calls for Vardaman.
(c) He calls the coroner.
(d) He returns to sawing her casket.

2. Who does Vardaman blame for his mother's death in Chapter 13: "Vardaman"?
(a) Peabody.
(b) Cora.
(c) Cash.
(d) Tull.

3. Where does Vardaman describe not being able to breathe in Chapter 15: Vardaman"?
(a) An attic.
(b) A crib.
(c) A church.
(d) A cellar.

4. Who does the narrator describe picking into the secret shade with in Chapter 7: "Dewey Dell"?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Lafe.
(c) Paul.
(d) Jack.

5. Whose coffin is being constructed in Chapter 1: "Darl"?
(a) Dewey Dell's coffin.
(b) Darl's coffin.
(c) Vardaman's coffin.
(d) Addie's coffin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animals does Vardaman attack in Chapter 13: "Vardaman"?

2. How long does Peabody say it's been since Anse was in town in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?

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

4. How many miles does Cora say the Bundrens are carting Addie to bury her in Chapter 6: "Cora"?

5. How much does Peabody say he weighs in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 191 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample