Absalom, Absalom! Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 8

Quiz: Chapter 8

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What do Shreve and Quentin imagine Charles Bon was waiting for when he anticipated the mail that would come to the university from Sutpen's Hundred?
a) A letter from Judith professing her love.
b) A letter from Ellen suggesting that Bon propose to Judith.
c) A letter from Thomas Sutpen revealing that he was Bon's father.
d) A letter from Judith's maid suggesting that Bon propose to Judith.

2. How far is Henry and Charles' university from Sutpen's estate?
a) Eight miles.
b) Four hundred miles.
c) Forty miles.
d) A day's train ride.

3. How do Shreve and Quentin believe that the French planter disguised his daughter's African blood?
a) The French planter tells Sutpen that...
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