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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, which characters are talking about the story of Thomas Sutpen?
(a) General Compson and Quentin Compson.
(b) Jason Compson and Quentin Compson.
(c) Rosa Coldfield and Jason Compson.
(d) Rosa Coldfield and Quentin Compson.

2. Where do Sutpen's slaves go when the war began?
(a) They leave Sutpen's Hundred to follow the Yankee army.
(b) They hide in the woods near Sutpen's Hundred.
(c) They go to Martinique.
(d) They go to New Orleans.

3. What military conflict has Miss Coldfield lived through?
(a) The Spanish-American War.
(b) World War I.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) World War II.

4. What type of currency does Sutpen use to purchase his land?
(a) Spanish gold coins.
(b) US dollars.
(c) French francs.
(d) Italian lira.

5. What is Mr. Coldfiled's association with Sutpen after the marriage?
(a) Mr. Coldfield is Sutpen's father-in-law.
(b) Mr. Coldfield is Sutpen's business associate.
(c) Mr. Coldfield is one of the townspeople who turned his back on Sutpen.
(d) Mr. Coldfield is Sutpen's brother-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Thomas Sutpen marry?

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

4. Where is Quentin while he's listening to the story about Thomas Sutpen?

5. Why does Thomas Sutpen stop attending church?

(see the answer key)

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