1. Who is Penelope?
(a) Sutpen's daughter.
(b) Sutpen's sister.
(c) Sutpen's mother.
(d) Sutpen's mare, who bears a colt the same day Sutpen's last child is born.

2. When Thomas Sutpen goes to the front door of the plantation house when he is a boy, what happens?
(a) The lady of the house takes him in and gave him a tour.
(b) The house servants laugh at Sutpen's clothes.
(c) The slave butler tells Sutpen he is not allowed to use the front door and must go to the back of the house.
(d) The master of the house shows Sutpen his gun.

3. After Sutpen's house is built but still unfurnished, what does Sutpen invite Jeffersonians out to Sutpen's Hundred to do?
(a) Fish.
(b) Help him decorate the house.
(c) Hunt, drink, play cards, and watch slaves fight for entertainment.
(d) Watch dog fighting.

4. What happens when Stupen and his bride emerge from the church after their wedding service?
(a) They find that their carriage has been stolen.
(b) They are presented with gifts from the townspeople.
(c) Angry townspeople throw dirt and rotten vegetables at them.
(d) Sutpen is arrested.

5. When Quentin goes to Sutpen's Hundred with Rosa, who tries to stop them from going up the stairs?
(a) Wash Jones.
(b) Clytie.
(c) Henry Sutpen.
(d) Jim Bond.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How does Quentin know about Thomas Sutpen's childhood?

3. Which of the following is the name of one of Sutpen's non-slave employees?

4. Where does Rosa live after leaving Sutpen's estate?

5. Who is telling the Sutpen story in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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