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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps Thomas Sutpen when he comes to Jefferson in 1833?
(a) The town preacher.
(b) Ellen Coldfield.
(c) Quentin's father.
(d) Quentin's grandfather.

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

3. What does Thomas Sutpen like to do in his barn for entertainment?
(a) Whittle.
(b) Read books.
(c) Fight with his slaves.
(d) Make saddles.

4. What happens when Stupen and his bride emerge from the church after their wedding service?
(a) Sutpen is arrested.
(b) They are presented with gifts from the townspeople.
(c) They find that their carriage has been stolen.
(d) Angry townspeople throw dirt and rotten vegetables at them.

5. Where is Sutpen's architect from?
(a) Spain.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Martinique.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Thomas Sutpen marry?

2. After Sutpen's house is built but still unfurnished, what does Sutpen invite Jeffersonians out to Sutpen's Hundred to do?

3. Why does Thomas Sutpen stop attending church?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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