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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Peabody hope for Addie's impending death in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?
(a) Because otherwise he will be expected to marry her.
(b) Because he hates 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. Who watches Darl pass through the house while touching her beads in the end of Chapter 2: "Cora"?
(a) Eula.
(b) Anna.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Mae.

3. Who is Cora married to?
(a) Anse Bundren.
(b) Dr. Peabody.
(c) Vanderman Bundren.
(d) Vernon Tull.

4. For how long does Cora say she's been coming to stay with Addie almost every day in Chapter 6: "Cora"?
(a) For three weeks.
(b) For six weeks.
(c) For three days.
(d) For two weeks.

5. Where does Vardaman describe not being able to breathe in Chapter 15: Vardaman"?
(a) A church.
(b) A crib.
(c) An attic.
(d) A cellar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anse anticipate getting after Addie dies in Chapter 12: "Darl"?

2. What does Cash do after realizing that his mother is dead in Chapter 12: "Darl"?

3. Who is heard sawing in the distance in Chapter 1: "Darl"?

4. How long does Dewey Dell say it took for Addie to die in Chapter 14: "Dewey Dell"?

5. What caused Pa to be laid up sick, according to Jewel in Chapter 4: "Jewel"?

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