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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sutpen visit when he returns to Jefferson to place a tombstone on Ellen's grave?
(a) Rosa Coldfield.
(b) General Compson.
(c) Charles Bon.
(d) His first wife.

2. Who is Rosa engaged to at one point in her life?
(a) Thomas Sutpen.
(b) Quentin Compson.
(c) Mr. Compson.
(d) Henry Sutpen.

3. Why is Quentin listening to the story about Sutpen?
(a) He is requested specifically by the person telling the story.
(b) His mother asks him to,
(c) He feels sorry for Thomas Sutpen.
(d) His father makes him.

4. Whose regiment does Thomas Sutpen join?
(a) General Lee's.
(b) Colonel Akers's.
(c) Colonel Sartoris's.
(d) General Compson's.

5. Shortly after Sutpen comes to Jefferson, he demonstrates a talent that both impresses and intimidates the town. What is that talent?
(a) His ability to drink hard liquor.
(b) His horse-taming skills.
(c) His ability to win at cards.
(d) His shooting skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Stupen and his bride emerge from the church after their wedding service?

2. Who is the primary narrator of Chapter 8?

3. How does Judith Sutpen die?

4. How is Charles Bon killed?

5. Why does Rosa move to Sutpen's estate?

(see the answer key)

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