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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Whose regiment does Thomas Sutpen join?
(a) Colonel Akers's.
(b) Colonel Sartoris's.
(c) General Lee's.
(d) General Compson's.

4. 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.

5. What does Thomas Sutpen like to do in his barn for entertainment?
(a) Read books.
(b) Make saddles.
(c) Fight with his slaves.
(d) Whittle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sutpen choose the bride he does?

2. Where is Sutpen's architect from?

3. In what year does Thomas Sutpen arrive in Jefferson?

4. From whom does Sutpen purchase his land?

5. Which of the following is the name of one of Sutpen's non-slave employees?

(see the answer key)

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