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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is discussing the Sutpen story in Chapter 6?
(a) Quentin and Shreve.
(b) Quentin and Jason.
(c) Quentin and Henry.
(d) Quentin and Rosa.

2. How does Judith Sutpen die?
(a) She dies of old age.
(b) She dies of yellow fever.
(c) She commits suicide.
(d) She is killed by Charles Bon's wife.

3. Shortly after Sutpen comes to Jefferson, he demonstrates a talent that both impresses and intimidates the town. What is that talent?
(a) His shooting skills.
(b) His ability to drink hard liquor.
(c) His ability to win at cards.
(d) His horse-taming skills.

4. What is Judith holding in her hand the first time Rosa sees her after the murder?
(a) Bon's jacket.
(b) Bon's hat.
(c) A picture of herself that she had given Bon.
(d) A picture of Bon's wife and child.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, who is the primary narrator of the Thomas Sutpen story?

2. Where does Mr. Coldfield die?

3. How old is Thomas Sutpen when he returns from the war?

4. How old is Rosa when Ellen dies?

5. What is Henry's rank in the army?

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