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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33 - 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Cora from?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Tennessee.

2. 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"?
(a) Vardaman.
(b) Cash.
(c) Jewel.
(d) Darl.

3. To whom does Pa say "You got no affection nor gentleness for [Addie]" (18) in Chapter 5?
(a) Sam.
(b) Vernon.
(c) Darl.
(d) Jewel.

4. What strikes the wagon as it crosses the ford in Chapter 35: “Vardaman”?
(a) Another wagon.
(b) A horse.
(c) A log.
(d) A rock.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is afraid to make the return trip after crossing the remains of the bridge in Chapter 33: “Tull”?

3. Why does the family perceive that Cash is safe in Chapter 37: “Darl”?

4. Who is drug by Jewel’s horse from the water in Chapter 36: “Tull”?

5. How does Darl say that Peabody has "pussel-gutted himself" (13) in Chapter 10: "Darl"?

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