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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Dewey Dell say she is going to do while Anse and Cash eat in Chapter 14: "Dewey Dell"?
(a) To call her cousin.
(b) To go shopping.
(c) To start up the car.
(d) To milk the cow.

3. How many miles does Cora say the Bundrens are carting Addie to bury her in Chapter 6: "Cora"?
(a) 40 miles.
(b) 60 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 20 miles.

4. Who blames Ma's decline on the sound of her coffin being built in Chapter 5: "Darl"?
(a) Cash.
(b) Darl.
(c) Jewel.
(d) Samson.

5. What does Anse anticipate getting after Addie dies in Chapter 12: "Darl"?
(a) New teeth.
(b) New shoes.
(c) A new suit.
(d) A gramophone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Tull say his mother lived until in Chapter 8: "Tull"?

2. Why does Peabody hope for Addie's impending death in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?

3. Who is described as the only one of Addie's children that "had his mother's nature, had any natural affection" (19) in Chapter 6: "Cora"?

4. What environmental change does Anse blame for Addie's illness in Chapter 9: "Anse"?

5. How far away does Tull say New Hope is in Chapter 8: "Tull"?

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