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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Addie says in Chapter 40: “Addie” that she could remember how her father used to say that the reason for living was what?
(a) To make money.
(b) To do good to people.
(c) To get ready to stay dead.
(d) To marry and procreate.

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

3. Armstid says in Chapter 43: “Armstid” that Jewel Bundren went to get Dr. Peabody but he was gone to Inverness, so who came back with Jewel?
(a) Uncle Billy.
(b) Quick.
(c) Tull.
(d) Snopes.

4. Where is Cash riding in the wagon in Chapter 44: “Vardaman”?
(a) On top.
(b) In the coffin.
(c) In the front.
(d) In the back.

5. What does Cash complain that the coffin will not do in Chapter 22: "Cash"?
(a) Hold still.
(b) Glide.
(c) Stop slipping.
(d) Balance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Peabody say he weighs in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?

2. Who drops off Anse's mules in the end of Chapter 43: “Armstid”?

3. What disappears near the house as the wagon pulls away in Chapter 25: "Darl"?

4. Which of Addie's children was born as a result of an affair she had?

5. What word from Chapter 12: "Darl" means to wail in grief?

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