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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the woman who tells Quentin the story of Thomas Sutpen?
(a) Rosa Coldfield.
(b) Judith Sutpen.
(c) Ellen Coldfield.
(d) Ellen Sutpen.

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

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

4. How does Rosa acquire what she needs to make Judith's wedding gift?
(a) She steals it from her father's store.
(b) She receives it from Ellen.
(c) She purchases it from her father's store.
(d) She receives it by mail-order.

5. What does Mr. Coldfield do during the war?
(a) Moves to New Orleans.
(b) Fights for the South.
(c) Locks himself in his attic.
(d) Startes a store in Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shortly after Sutpen comes to Jefferson, he demonstrates a talent that both impresses and intimidates the town. What is that talent?

2. What does Thomas Sutpen like to do in his barn for entertainment?

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

4. What does General Compson do on the day of Sutpen's wedding?

5. Why is Quentin Compson going to leave Jefferson in the fall?

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