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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Peabody hope for Addie's impending death in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?
(a) Because he hates her.
(b) Because otherwise he will be expected to marry her.
(c) Because otherwise he will have to tell his wife about the affair.
(d) Because otherwise he will have to haul her back to town.

2. What does Dewey Dell say she is taking to town in a package in Chapter 24: "Vardaman"?
(a) Cora's cakes.
(b) Money.
(c) A bridal veil.
(d) A new dress.

3. What does Cash complain that the coffin will not do in Chapter 22: "Cash"?
(a) Hold still.
(b) Stop slipping.
(c) Glide.
(d) Balance.

4. Armstid says in Chapter 43: “Armstid” that Jewel Bundren went to get Dr. Peabody but he was gone to Inverness, so who came back with Jewel?
(a) Quick.
(b) Uncle Billy.
(c) Snopes.
(d) Tull.

5. Which of the Bundren children is Reverend Whitfield the father to?
(a) Jewel.
(b) Darl.
(c) Cash.
(d) Vardaman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is driving the wagon in Chapter 25: "Darl"?

2. What does Vardaman ask Cash if he is going to do with the coffin in Chapter 15: Vardaman"?

3. Who ends up hoisting the coffin into the wagon alone in Chapter 23: "Darl"?

4. What do Anse and Jewel argue about in Chapter 24: "Vardaman"?

5. Who shouts at the other pallbearers to pick up in Chapter 23: "Darl"?

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