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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who posts bond so Sutpen can be released from jail?
(a) Mr. Akers
(b) One of Sutpen's slaves.
(c) The Methodist minister.
(d) Mr. Coldfield and General Compson.

4. What is the relationship between Quentin Compson and Rosa Coldfield?
(a) She is his step-sister.
(b) She is his aunt.
(c) She is his teacher.
(d) They are neighbors.

5. Who builds Sutpen's house?
(a) A group of soldiers.
(b) The local construction company.
(c) Jefferson laborers.
(d) Sutpen and his slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sutpen choose the bride he does?

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

3. In Chapter 2, which characters are talking about the story of Thomas Sutpen?

4. From whom does Sutpen purchase his land?

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

(see the answer key)

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