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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of currency does Sutpen use to purchase his land?
(a) French francs.
(b) Italian lira.
(c) Spanish gold coins.
(d) US dollars.

2. What does Charles Bon study at school?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Law.
(c) Literature.
(d) Philosophy.

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

4. Why does Sutpen get arrested?
(a) He kills a man.
(b) He cheats Ikkemotubbe out of his land.
(c) He does not pay his taxes.
(d) The town believes he stole his home furnishings.

5. Where is Quentin while he's listening to the story about Thomas Sutpen?
(a) At Harvard.
(b) In Rosa Coldfield's office.
(c) In his father's house.
(d) At Stupen's estate.

6. What does Thomas Sutpen like to do in his barn for entertainment?
(a) Read books.
(b) Fight with his slaves.
(c) Whittle.
(d) Make saddles.

7. Upon hearing that Judith is engaged, what does Rosa offer to teach Judith?
(a) How to keep a ledger.
(b) How to keep house and manage other domestic matters.
(c) How to make a wedding dress.
(d) How to read.

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

9. What is Rosa Coldfield's father's occupation?
(a) He is a tailor.
(b) He is a farmer.
(c) He is a merchant.
(d) He is a preacher.

10. When Thomas Sutpen comes to Jefferson, what does the town notice that is strange about his appearance?
(a) He is missing a leg.
(b) He is extremely short.
(c) He looks as if he had been ill.
(d) He is wearing a brand-new suit.

11. What is Thomas Sutpen's rank in the army?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Private.
(c) General.
(d) Colonel.

12. How is Charles Bon killed?
(a) He is hung.
(b) He is shot.
(c) He is poisoned.
(d) He is drowned.

13. What is the relationship between Quentin Compson and Rosa Coldfield?
(a) She is his step-sister.
(b) She is his aunt.
(c) They are neighbors.
(d) She is his teacher.

14. Where does Mr. Coldfield die?
(a) In his parlor.
(b) In his attic.
(c) In his store.
(d) In a battle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Judith Sutpen witness as a child that her mother did not want her to see?

2. What does Rosa Coldfield's sister ask of Rosa before the sister dies?

3. Whose regiment does Thomas Sutpen join?

4. Where is Charles Bon buried?

5. What is Mr. Coldfield's association with Sutpen before the marriage?

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