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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 47 - 53.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is notable about the ending of Chapter 38: “Cash”?
(a) It is written in italics.
(b) It cuts off mid-sentence.
(c) It is written in bold type.
(d) It employs improper words.

2. What is Vardaman doing when he is seen after the funeral service in Chapter 20: "Tull"?
(a) Writing.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Reading.

3. Darl says in Chapter 3: "Darl," "When I was a boy I first learned how much better water tastes when it has set for a while in" what (9)?
(a) "A coffee pot."
(b) "A cedar bucket."
(c) "A copper tin."
(d) "An oak barrel."

4. Whose raincoat is offered to Cash while he works on the coffin in Chapter 17: "Darl"?
(a) Jewel's.
(b) Cora's.
(c) Addie's.
(d) Darl's.

5. What does Anse anticipate getting at the end of his journey in Chapter 28: “Anse”?
(a) New teeth.
(b) A new suit.
(c) A new wife.
(d) A gramophone.

Short Answer Questions

1. The rope that Jewel holds in Chapter 36: “Tull” is compared with what?

2. What is Addie compared to in Chapter 15: Vardaman"?

3. Who is afraid to make the return trip after crossing the remains of the bridge in Chapter 33: “Tull”?

4. What does Dewey Dell say she is taking to town in a package in Chapter 24: "Vardaman"?

5. Who is Tull talking to in Chapter 8: "Tull"?

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