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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 7 says that Sutpen had only one friend. Who is that friend?
(a) General Compson.
(b) Wash Jones.
(c) The French architect.
(d) The French planter.

2. Where is Shreve from?
(a) Springfield, Illinois.
(b) Cambridge, Massachussetts.
(c) Alberta, Canada.
(d) Jefferson, Mississippi.

3. What happens to Charles Bon's son after his mother dies?
(a) He is sent to boarding school.
(b) He becomes a servant in New Orleans.
(c) He comes to live at Sutpen's Hundred.
(d) He inherits her money and becomes a landowner.

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

5. To whom does Sutpen become engaged shortly after he is arrested?
(a) One of his slaves.
(b) Rosa Coldfield.
(c) Mr. Akers' daughter.
(d) Ellen Coldfield.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rosa preparing as a wedding gift for Judith?

2. What is Shreve's nickname for Thomas Sutpen?

3. Why does Stupen's bride cry on her wedding day?

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

5. Where is Thomas Sutpen born?

(see the answer key)

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