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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who builds Sutpen's house?
(a) Sutpen and his slaves.
(b) Jefferson laborers.
(c) The local construction company.
(d) A group of soldiers.

2. What is the relationship between Quentin Compson and Rosa Coldfield?
(a) She is his step-sister.
(b) She is his teacher.
(c) They are neighbors.
(d) She is his aunt.

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

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

5. 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) Spanish gold.
(b) An interior designer.
(c) Another architect.
(d) Luxurious furnishings for his house.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state is Jefferson located?

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

3. Why does Stupen's bride cry on her wedding day?

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

5. Why does Thomas Sutpen stop attending church?

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