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

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

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

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

5. Where is Ellen Sutpen at the time of Rosa's story?
(a) She is dead.
(b) At home.
(c) In Connecticut.
(d) In New Orleans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rosa engaged to at one point in her life?

2. What is the relationship between Quentin Compson and Rosa Coldfield?

3. What does Rosa Coldfield's sister ask of Rosa before the sister dies?

4. When Thomas Sutpen comes to Jefferson, what does the town notice that is strange about his appearance?

5. What type of currency does Sutpen use to purchase his land?

(see the answer key)

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