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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far away does Tull say New Hope is in Chapter 8: "Tull"?
(a) Less than three miles.
(b) Less than two miles.
(c) Over six miles.
(d) About ten miles.

2. Who advised Cora to get a good breed of chickens in Chapter 2: "Cora"?
(a) Mrs. Lawington.
(b) Mrs. Anderson.
(c) Mrs. Bundren.
(d) Mrs. Paul.

3. When does Uncle Billy say the bridge was built in Chapter 20: "Tull"?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1779.
(c) 1875.
(d) 1888.

4. Anse continually wonders why he did not think to do what in Chapter 52: “Darl”?
(a) To get divorced from his wife.
(b) To prepare a will for his wife.
(c) To disinherit his sons.
(d) To call ahead and have the grave dug.

5. Where is Cash riding in the wagon in Chapter 44: “Vardaman”?
(a) In the back.
(b) On top.
(c) In the coffin.
(d) In the front.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Pa to be laid up sick, according to Jewel in Chapter 4: "Jewel"?

2. What was Cora cooking that made Vardaman become crazed, according to Tull in Chapter 20: "Tull"?

3. Who prepares to take the wagon across the ford as the others walk over the remains of the bridge in Chapter 33: “Tull”?

4. Why does the family perceive that Cash is safe in Chapter 37: “Darl”?

5. Whose raincoat is offered to Cash while he works on the coffin in Chapter 17: "Darl"?

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