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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Thomas Sutpen arrive in Jefferson?
(a) 1909.
(b) 1833.
(c) 1921.
(d) 1865.

2. What does General Compson do on the day of Sutpen's wedding?
(a) He goes hunting.
(b) He throws dirt and vegetables at the newlyweds.
(c) He protests the wedding and stays home.
(d) He attends the ceremony with his wife.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who posts bond so Sutpen can be released from jail?

2. Why is Quentin Compson going to leave Jefferson in the fall?

3. Where had Thomas Sutpen lived before he came to Jefferson?

4. Why is Quentin listening to the story about Sutpen?

5. What does Henry study at school?

(see the answer key)

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