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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 54 - 59.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vardaman ask Darl about the buzzards in Chapter 47: “Vardaman”?
(a) What they eat.
(b) Where they stay at night.
(c) What they symbolize.
(d) Why they keep following.

2. 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 otherwise he will have to tell his wife about the affair.
(c) Because otherwise he will have to haul her back to town.
(d) Because he hates her.

3. What does Anse describe washing up on the Lord's earth for eight years in Chapter 28: "Anse"?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Sweat.
(c) Swamp water.
(d) Blood.

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. Who does Vardaman blame for his mother's death in Chapter 13: "Vardaman"?
(a) Tull.
(b) Cora.
(c) Peabody.
(d) Cash.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Vardaman find on Addie’s coffin, crying, in Chapter 51: “Vardaman”?

2. Who does Armstid say has three to four horses in Chapter 43: “Armstid”?

3. Cash says in Chapter 59: “Cash” that he could have bought a gramophone from whom for $5?

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

5. Who storms into the barn in Chapter 25: "Darl"?

(see the answer key)

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