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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. From whom does Sutpen purchase his land?
(a) The Jefferson bank.
(b) Ikkemotubbe, a Native American.
(c) General Compson.
(d) Mr. Coldfield.

4. Who does Rosa marry?
(a) Henry Sutpen.
(b) No one.
(c) Thomas Sutpen.
(d) Mr. Compson.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the woman who tells Quentin the story of Thomas Sutpen?

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

4. Why does Sutpen get arrested?

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

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