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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Stupen's bride cry on her wedding day?
(a) Her father disapproves of the marriage.
(b) Her mother can not attend the wedding.
(c) Most of Jefferson refuses to attend the wedding.
(d) She hates Sutpen.

2. What happens to Rosa Coldfield's aunt when Rosa was ten?
(a) The aunt moves out to Sutpen's Hundred.
(b) The aunt dies.
(c) The aunt is arrested and jailed.
(d) The aunt elopes.

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

4. After what major event does Rosa Coldfield move to Sutpen's estate?
(a) After the death of her sister.
(b) After the death of her mother.
(c) After the death of her father.
(d) After the birth of Judith Sutpen.

5. Where does Mr. Coldfield die?
(a) In his attic.
(b) In a battle.
(c) In his parlor.
(d) In his store.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Henry and Charles Bon do during the war?

2. Which three characters have speaking roles in Chapter 1?

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

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

5. What does Thomas Sutpen like to do in his barn for entertainment?

(see the answer key)

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