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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 - 46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first reason that Cash lists for making it on the bevel in Chapter 18: "Cash"?
(a) It causes less friction.
(b) There is more surface for the nails to grip.
(c) It prevents shattering of the wood.
(d) It keeps out the water better.

2. Who is Armstid's wife?
(a) Lula.
(b) Cora.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Anna.

3. What does Vardaman claim his mother is in Chapter 19: "Vardaman"?
(a) A fish.
(b) A goddess.
(c) A buzzard.
(d) A horse.

4. Where does Tull describe Quick finding the buckboard in Chapter 20: "Tull"?
(a) In the backyard.
(b) In the attic.
(c) In a ditch.
(d) In the church.

5. What word from Chapter 27: "Darl" means denying the validity or truth of something?
(a) Petulant.
(b) Endemic.
(c) Articulate.
(d) Repudiate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dewey Dell say she is going to do while Anse and Cash eat in Chapter 14: "Dewey Dell"?

2. What does Darl describe the air as smelling like as he watches Cash work in Chapter 17: "Darl"?

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

4. Who does Armstid say had told him that the levee through Haley bottom had done gone for two miles in Chapter 43: “Armstid”?

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

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