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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sutpen choose the bride he does?
(a) Her father is rich and Sutpen wanted a large dowry.
(b) Her father is one of the most respectable men in Jefferson.
(c) He meets her at church and falls in love with her immediately.
(d) She is the most beautiful woman in Jefferson.

2. In what state is Jefferson located?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) South Carolina.
(d) Mississippi.

3. What is Mr. Coldfield's association with Sutpen before the marriage?
(a) Mr. Coldfield is the minister of Sutpen's church.
(b) Mr. Coldfield is Sutpen's banker.
(c) Mr. Coldfield is one of the men who came to Sutpen's hunting parties.
(d) Mr. Coldfield is the one who ordered the wagons that picked up Sutpen's home furnishings.

4. Which three characters have speaking roles in Chapter 1?
(a) Quentin Compson, Mr. Compson, and Ellen Coldfield.
(b) Ellen Sutpen, Rosa Coldfield, and Quentin Compson.
(c) Rosa Coldfield, Quentin Compson, and Mr. Compson.
(d) Thompas Sutpen, Quentin Compson, and Ellen Coldfield.

5. What is the weather like the night of Sutpen's wedding?
(a) It is a perfect summer night.
(b) It is snowing.
(c) There is a tornado coming.
(d) It is raining.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the name of one of Sutpen's non-slave employees?

2. Who kills Charles Bon?

3. What type of currency does Sutpen use to purchase his land?

4. Where does Mr. Coldfield die?

5. Why is Quentin listening to the story about Sutpen?

(see the answer key)

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