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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What woman does Sutpen turn his attentions to after Rosa leaves Sutpen's estate?
(a) Wash Jones' granddaughter.
(b) One of his neighbor's servants.
(c) His neighbor's daughter.
(d) Ellen Coldfield.

2. After Sutpen's estate has been built but left unfurnished for several years, he leaves Jefferson for a short period of time. What does he return with?
(a) Another architect.
(b) Spanish gold.
(c) Luxurious furnishings for his house.
(d) An interior designer.

3. What is the relationship between Rosa Coldfield and Judith Sutpen?
(a) Judith is Rosa's niece.
(b) Judith is Rosa's step-sister.
(c) Judith is Rosa's cousin.
(d) Judith is Rosa's best friend.

4. What reason does Rosa give for staying at Sutpen's estate after Bon's death?
(a) She needs food.
(b) She wants to marry Sutpen when he returnes.
(c) She is waiting for Sutpen to return.
(d) She needs shelter.

5. In what year does the novel begin?
(a) 1909.
(b) 1833.
(c) 1875.
(d) 1900.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Chapter 4?

2. Why does Rosa move to Sutpen's estate?

3. Who lends Sutpen cotton seeds for his plantation?

4. Who is the narrator of Chapter 5?

5. What happens to Rosa Coldfield's aunt when Rosa was ten?

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