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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Shreve and Quentin imagine Henry did after his final meeting with his father?
(a) Killed himself.
(b) Killed Bon immediately.
(c) Left the army and returned to Sutpen's Hundred to protect Judith.
(d) Told Charles Bon that Henry knew he was partially black and also his brother.

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

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

4. What causes Henry and Charles Bon to abruptly leave Sutpen's estate one Christmas day?
(a) Judith calls off the marriage.
(b) Henry has a fight with his father.
(c) Ellen hasa fight with Thomas.
(d) Charles Bon has a fight with Sutpen.

5. Who posts bond so Sutpen can be released from jail?
(a) Mr. Akers
(b) One of Sutpen's slaves.
(c) The Methodist minister.
(d) Mr. Coldfield and General Compson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the visitor who Henry brings home for Christmas from?

2. When Thomas Sutpen comes to Jefferson, what does the town notice that is strange about his appearance?

3. How old is Charles Bon when he goes away to college?

4. What happens to Charles Bon's son after his mother dies?

5. What woman does Sutpen turn his attentions to after Rosa leaves Sutpen's estate?

(see the answer key)

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