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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To whom does Sutpen become engaged shortly after he is arrested?
(a) Ellen Coldfield.
(b) One of his slaves.
(c) Rosa Coldfield.
(d) Mr. Akers' daughter.

3. What does Rosa Coldfield's sister ask of Rosa before the sister dies?
(a) To raise the Sutpen children.
(b) To bury her on the farm.
(c) To protect her children.
(d) To marry Thomas Sutpen.

4. 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?
(a) An interior designer.
(b) Another architect.
(c) Luxurious furnishings for his house.
(d) Spanish gold.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Thomas Sutpen get the money to build his estate?

2. What is Rosa preparing as a wedding gift for Judith?

3. From whom does Sutpen purchase his land?

4. Who builds Sutpen's house?

5. Why does Thomas Sutpen stop attending church?

(see the answer key)

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