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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27 - 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cora perceive as the sign that Addie has died in Chapter 16: "Tull"?
(a) A telephone call from Anse.
(b) The arrival of Darl.
(c) A buzzard flying over.
(d) The arrival of Peabody's horses.

2. What disappears near the house as the wagon pulls away in Chapter 25: "Darl"?
(a) Wolves.
(b) Vultures.
(c) Stray cats.
(d) Stray dogs.

3. What does Cash do after realizing that his mother is dead in Chapter 12: "Darl"?
(a) He returns to sawing her casket.
(b) He calls for Vardaman.
(c) He calls the coroner.
(d) He calls for Dr. Peabody.

4. What does Darl claim Jewel's mother is in Chapter 21: "Darl"?
(a) A fish.
(b) A witch.
(c) A horse.
(d) A buzzard.

5. How much does Peabody say he weighs in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?
(a) 300 pounds.
(b) 250 pounds.
(c) 190 pounds.
(d) 225 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people does Samson describe on the wagon in Chapter 29: “Samson”?

2. Where does Cash gather willow leaves to clean a mud stain from the wagon in Chapter 27: "Darl"?

3. What does Vardaman claim his mother is in Chapter 19: "Vardaman"?

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

5. Who begins to fall behind when carrying the casket in Chapter 23: "Darl"?

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