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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Judith do when she tells Thomas Sutpen about what happened to Bon?
(a) She cries.
(b) She remains emotionless.
(c) She smiles.
(d) She laughs.

2. What does Rosa Coldfield's sister ask of Rosa before the sister dies?
(a) To marry Thomas Sutpen.
(b) To protect her children.
(c) To raise the Sutpen children.
(d) To bury her on the farm.

3. Shortly after Sutpen comes to Jefferson, he demonstrates a talent that both impresses and intimidates the town. What is that talent?
(a) His ability to win at cards.
(b) His ability to drink hard liquor.
(c) His horse-taming skills.
(d) His shooting skills.

4. Why does Thomas Sutpen stop attending church?
(a) The preacher asks him to.
(b) He becomes ill.
(c) His wife is embarrassed about her clothes.
(d) His son dies.

5. In Chapter 4, the reason why Henry rejects his family and his birthright is revealed. What is that reason?
(a) Thomas Sutpen forbade the marriage between Bon and Judith.
(b) Judith wanted to marry Bon.
(c) Henry discovered that Sutpen had stolen the money he used to build Sutpen's Hundred.
(d) Henry discovered that Sutpen had other children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sutpen get arrested?

2. Where is Charles Bon buried?

3. Who is the first person Rosa encounters when she enters Sutpen's house after the murder?

4. What is Mr. Coldfiled's association with Sutpen after the marriage?

5. What is Charles Bon's religion?

(see the answer key)

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