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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Henry bring home from college for Christmas one year?
(a) Quentin Compson.
(b) Charles Bon.
(c) Charles Akers.
(d) His English professor.

3. What is the relationship between Rosa Coldfield and Judith Sutpen?
(a) Judith is Rosa's niece.
(b) Judith is Rosa's best friend.
(c) Judith is Rosa's step-sister.
(d) Judith is Rosa's cousin.

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

5. What are the names of Sutpen's two daughters?
(a) Judith and Rosa.
(b) Judith and Ellen.
(c) Judith and Clytie.
(d) Judith and Cassandra.

Short Answer Questions

1. After what major event does Rosa Coldfield move to Sutpen's estate?

2. What does Thomas Sutpen do during the war?

3. What happens when Stupen and his bride emerge from the church after their wedding service?

4. Where do Sutpen's slaves go when the war began?

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

(see the answer key)

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