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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Rosa marry?
(a) No one.
(b) Henry Sutpen.
(c) Mr. Compson.
(d) Thomas Sutpen.

3. What does Jason Compson believe Henry found to be objectionable about Charles' past?
(a) The fact that Charles lived in New Orleans.
(b) The fact that Charles married his mistress.
(c) The fact that Charles was not of a known family.
(d) The fact that Charles had written letters to Judith.

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

5. Where does Rosa meet Charles Bon?
(a) She never meets him.
(b) At Sutpen's Hundred.
(c) On the streets of Jefferson.
(d) In New Orleans.

6. After what major event does Rosa Coldfield move to Sutpen's estate?
(a) After the death of her sister.
(b) After the death of her father.
(c) After the birth of Judith Sutpen.
(d) After the death of her mother.

7. Who helps Thomas Sutpen when he comes to Jefferson in 1833?
(a) Ellen Coldfield.
(b) Quentin's grandfather.
(c) Quentin's father.
(d) The town preacher.

8. Who notifies Rosa Coldfield of Charles' death?
(a) Mrs. Compson.
(b) Wash Jones.
(c) Henry Sutpen.
(d) Judith Sutpen

9. What does Judith Sutpen witness as a child that her mother did not want her to see?
(a) Her father fighting with his slaves.
(b) A hanging.
(c) A horse being killed.
(d) A Civil War battle.

10. What does Henry study at school?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Literature.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Law.

11. Who kills Charles Bon?
(a) Thomas Sutpen.
(b) Judith Sutpen.
(c) His wife.
(d) Henry Sutpen.

12. What photograph does Charles Bon have on his person when he dies?
(a) A photograph of his wife and child.
(b) A photograph of himself in his military uniform.
(c) A photograph of Henry.
(d) A photograph of Judith.

13. Which three characters have speaking roles in Chapter 1?
(a) Thompas Sutpen, Quentin Compson, and Ellen Coldfield.
(b) Quentin Compson, Mr. Compson, and Ellen Coldfield.
(c) Rosa Coldfield, Quentin Compson, and Mr. Compson.
(d) Ellen Sutpen, Rosa Coldfield, and Quentin Compson.

14. Where is Ellen Sutpen at the time of Rosa's story?
(a) In Connecticut.
(b) She is dead.
(c) At home.
(d) In New Orleans.

15. What military conflict has Miss Coldfield lived through?
(a) World War I.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) The Spanish-American War.
(d) World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Sutpen become engaged shortly after he is arrested?

2. Where does Supten live for the first few months of his residence in Jefferson?

3. What is the setting of Chapter 4?

4. Who does Thomas Sutpen marry?

5. In what year does Stupen's marriage take place?

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