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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Quentin while he's listening to the story about Thomas Sutpen?
(a) In Rosa Coldfield's office.
(b) At Harvard.
(c) In his father's house.
(d) At Stupen's estate.

3. What is the relationship between Ellen Sutpen and Rosa Coldfield?
(a) They are sisters.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) Ellen is Rosa's aunt.
(d) They are best friends.

4. Why does Sutpen choose the bride he does?
(a) He meets her at church and falls in love with her immediately.
(b) She is the most beautiful woman in Jefferson.
(c) Her father is rich and Sutpen wanted a large dowry.
(d) Her father is one of the most respectable men in Jefferson.

5. Why is Quentin listening to the story about Sutpen?
(a) His mother asks him to,
(b) His father makes him.
(c) He is requested specifically by the person telling the story.
(d) He feels sorry for Thomas Sutpen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Supten live for the first few months of his residence in Jefferson?

2. Who does Thomas Sutpen marry?

3. What is Mr. Coldfiled's association with Sutpen after the marriage?

4. From whom does Sutpen purchase his land?

5. Who helps Thomas Sutpen when he comes to Jefferson in 1833?

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