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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27 - 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Cora describe interrupting Darl as he stared at his dying mother in Chapter 6: "Cora"?
(a) Tull.
(b) Dewey Dell.
(c) Jewel.
(d) Vardaman.

2. Who is Tull talking to in Chapter 8: "Tull"?
(a) Quick.
(b) Samson.
(c) Dewey Dell.
(d) Anse.

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

4. What does Tull describe Addie wearing in her casket in Chapter 20: "Tull"?
(a) A red silk gown.
(b) Her nightgown.
(c) Her favorite church dress.
(d) Her wedding dress.

5. Where does Cash gather willow leaves to clean a mud stain from the wagon in Chapter 27: "Darl"?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Whiteleaf.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of the time does Cash say people are generally upright in a house in Chapter 18: "Cash"?

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

3. How long does Peabody say it's been since Anse was in town in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?

4. Who shouts at the other pallbearers to pick up in Chapter 23: "Darl"?

5. Why does Darl insinuate that Dewey Dell wants Addie to die in Chapter 10: "Darl"?

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