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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says a prayer at Charles Bon's funeral?
(a) Thomas Sutpen.
(b) Henry.
(c) Theophilus McCaslin.
(d) Clytie.

2. Where had Thomas Sutpen lived before he came to Jefferson?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Missouri.
(c) No one in Jefferson knows.
(d) South Carolina.

3. What does Judith do when she tells Thomas Sutpen about what happened to Bon?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She cries.
(c) She remains emotionless.
(d) She smiles.

4. What is the letter that is presented in Chapter 4 written with?
(a) Lead.
(b) Ink.
(c) Blood.
(d) Stove polish.

5. Who does Thomas Sutpen marry?
(a) Rosa Coldfield.
(b) Ellen Coldfield.
(c) Judith Sutpen.
(d) Ellen Compson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Rosa acquire what she needs to make Judith's wedding gift?

3. Why does Sutpen choose the bride he does?

4. What is the relationship between Quentin Compson and Rosa Coldfield?

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

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