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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 - 46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the Bundren children is Reverend Whitfield the father to?
(a) Vardaman.
(b) Darl.
(c) Jewel.
(d) Cash.

2. What do Anse and Jewel argue about in Chapter 24: "Vardaman"?
(a) Whether Jewel will leave to go home.
(b) Whether Jewel will drive the wagon.
(c) Whether Jewel will ride his horse on the trip.
(d) Whether Jewel will get married.

3. What does Vardaman ask Cash if he is going to do with the coffin in Chapter 15: Vardaman"?
(a) Sell it.
(b) Send it back.
(c) Finish it within the week.
(d) Nail it shut.

4. Why does Peabody hope for Addie's impending death in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?
(a) Because he hates her.
(b) Because otherwise he will be expected to marry her.
(c) Because otherwise he will have to tell his wife about the affair.
(d) Because otherwise he will have to haul her back to town.

5. What disappears near the house as the wagon pulls away in Chapter 25: "Darl"?
(a) Stray cats.
(b) Stray dogs.
(c) Vultures.
(d) Wolves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cash do after realizing that his mother is dead in Chapter 12: "Darl"?

2. What does Anse anticipate getting after Addie dies in Chapter 12: "Darl"?

3. Who fetches the rope to assist Peabody in climbing the bluff in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?

4. What does Vardaman describe Jewel's eyes as looking like when he stands off with is father in Chapter 24: "Vardaman"?

5. Whose barn does Cash intend to stop by and work on in Chapter 24: "Vardaman"?

(see the answer key)

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