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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what year does the novel begin?
(a) 1833.
(b) 1909.
(c) 1900.
(d) 1875.

3. Who lends Sutpen cotton seeds for his plantation?
(a) Mr. Coldfield.
(b) General Compson.
(c) Jefferson's hospitality committee.
(d) Mr. Akers.

4. Why does Rosa move to Sutpen's estate?
(a) To fulfill her sister's dying wish of protecting her children by going to live with Judith.
(b) Sutpen invites her.
(c) She needs someone to take care of her.
(d) She loses her house.

5. How old is Rosa when Ellen dies?
(a) Forty.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Sutpen become engaged shortly after he is arrested?

2. What does Thomas Sutpen do during the war?

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

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

5. What does Mr. Coldfield do with his store when the war breaks out?

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