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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sutpen's first wife?
(a) A slave woman.
(b) Rosa Coldfield.
(c) The daughter of a French planter who lives in Haiti.
(d) Ellen Coldfield.

2. What is the name of Thomas Sutpen's first child?
(a) Henry Sutpen.
(b) Judith Sutpen.
(c) Charles Bon.
(d) Clytie.

3. To whom is Judith engaged?
(a) Charles Bon.
(b) The Methodist minister.
(c) Charles Akers.
(d) Thomas Compson.

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

5. Where is Thomas Sutpen the second time Bon visits Sutpen's estate?
(a) In Springfield.
(b) In New Orleans.
(c) In Jefferson.
(d) In Haiti.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Quentin and Shreve believe persuaded Bon to attend the university he chose to attend?

2. Shortly after Sutpen comes to Jefferson, he demonstrates a talent that both impresses and intimidates the town. What is that talent?

3. Who first discovers the truth about Charles Bon's past?

4. What has Henry Sutpen come to Sutpen's estate to do?

5. What does the letter in Chapter 6 announce?

(see the answer key)

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