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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 3, who is the primary narrator of the Thomas Sutpen story?
(a) Quentin Compson.
(b) Rosa Coldfield.
(c) Jason Compson.
(d) Thomas Sutpen.

3. Why does Rosa move to Sutpen's estate?
(a) To fulfill her sister's dying wish of protecting her children by going to live with Judith.
(b) She needs someone to take care of her.
(c) She loses her house.
(d) Sutpen invites her.

4. In what year does Thomas Sutpen arrive in Jefferson?
(a) 1865.
(b) 1909.
(c) 1833.
(d) 1921.

5. Whose regiment does Thomas Sutpen join?
(a) Colonel Akers's.
(b) General Lee's.
(c) Colonel Sartoris's.
(d) General Compson's.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the novel begin?

2. Why does Sutpen choose the bride he does?

3. Who does Rosa marry?

4. What are the names of Sutpen's two daughters?

5. Who posts bond so Sutpen can be released from jail?

(see the answer key)

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