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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sutpen choose the bride he does?
(a) She is the most beautiful woman in Jefferson.
(b) Her father is rich and Sutpen wanted a large dowry.
(c) Her father is one of the most respectable men in Jefferson.
(d) He meets her at church and falls in love with her immediately.

2. What is the name of the woman who tells Quentin the story of Thomas Sutpen?
(a) Ellen Sutpen.
(b) Rosa Coldfield.
(c) Judith Sutpen.
(d) Ellen Coldfield.

3. What is Charles Bon's religion?
(a) Methodist.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Adventist.
(d) Presbyterian.

4. Shortly after Sutpen comes to Jefferson, he demonstrates a talent that both impresses and intimidates the town. What is that talent?
(a) His ability to drink hard liquor.
(b) His horse-taming skills.
(c) His shooting skills.
(d) His ability to win at cards.

5. How does Rosa acquire what she needs to make Judith's wedding gift?
(a) She receives it by mail-order.
(b) She receives it from Ellen.
(c) She purchases it from her father's store.
(d) She steals it from her father's store.

Short Answer Questions

1. What photograph does Charles Bon have on his person when he dies?

2. Where do Sutpen's slaves go when the war began?

3. Who lends Sutpen cotton seeds for his plantation?

4. 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?

5. How does Wash Jones' granddaughter die?

(see the answer key)

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