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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 the visitor who Henry brings home for Christmas from?
(a) Greenfield.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Oxford.
(d) Jackson.

2. What do Ellen and Judith do in Jefferson for entertainment?
(a) They go to the theater.
(b) They goshopping and call on the ladies of the town.
(c) They go dancing.
(d) They go to Holston House.

3. What is the relationship between Quentin Compson and Rosa Coldfield?
(a) She is his step-sister.
(b) She is his teacher.
(c) They are neighbors.
(d) She is his aunt.

4. Who helps Thomas Sutpen when he comes to Jefferson in 1833?
(a) Ellen Coldfield.
(b) The town preacher.
(c) Quentin's grandfather.
(d) Quentin's father.

5. What is Mr. Coldfiled's association with Sutpen after the marriage?
(a) Mr. Coldfield is one of the townspeople who turned his back on Sutpen.
(b) Mr. Coldfield is Sutpen's business associate.
(c) Mr. Coldfield is Sutpen's brother-in-law.
(d) Mr. Coldfield is Sutpen's father-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Sutpen's house is built but still unfurnished, what does Sutpen invite Jeffersonians out to Sutpen's Hundred to do?

2. In what year does Stupen's marriage take place?

3. What are the names of Sutpen's two daughters?

4. What is the weather like the night of Sutpen's wedding?

5. Why does Sutpen choose the bride he does?

(see the answer key)

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