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

2. In Chapter 2, which characters are talking about the story of Thomas Sutpen?
(a) Jason Compson and Quentin Compson.
(b) Rosa Coldfield and Quentin Compson.
(c) General Compson and Quentin Compson.
(d) Rosa Coldfield and Jason Compson.

3. Where had Thomas Sutpen lived before he came to Jefferson?
(a) No one in Jefferson knows.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Missouri.
(d) Alabama.

4. Why does Sutpen get arrested?
(a) He does not pay his taxes.
(b) He kills a man.
(c) He cheats Ikkemotubbe out of his land.
(d) The town believes he stole his home furnishings.

5. Who does Rosa marry?
(a) Henry Sutpen.
(b) Thomas Sutpen.
(c) No one.
(d) Mr. Compson.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Why does Thomas Sutpen stop attending church?

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

5. Who wants Stupen and his bride to have a big wedding?

(see the answer key)

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