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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Sutpen's estate has been built but left unfurnished for several years, he leaves Jefferson for a short period of time. What does he return with?
(a) An interior designer.
(b) Spanish gold.
(c) Luxurious furnishings for his house.
(d) Another architect.

2. What does Judith Sutpen witness as a child that her mother did not want her to see?
(a) A Civil War battle.
(b) A horse being killed.
(c) A hanging.
(d) Her father fighting with his slaves.

3. In what year does the novel begin?
(a) 1909.
(b) 1875.
(c) 1900.
(d) 1833.

4. Where does Mr. Coldfield die?
(a) In his store.
(b) In a battle.
(c) In his attic.
(d) In his parlor.

5. When Thomas Sutpen comes to Jefferson, what does the town notice that is strange about his appearance?
(a) He is extremely short.
(b) He is wearing a brand-new suit.
(c) He is missing a leg.
(d) He looks as if he had been ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Coldfield do during the war?

2. What is the weather like the night of Sutpen's wedding?

3. From whom does Sutpen purchase his land?

4. In what year does Stupen's marriage take place?

5. Which three characters have speaking roles in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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