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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Dewey Dell say it took for Addie to die in Chapter 14: "Dewey Dell"?
(a) Three days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Two days.

2. How far away does Tull say New Hope is in Chapter 8: "Tull"?
(a) Less than three miles.
(b) About ten miles.
(c) Over six miles.
(d) Less than two miles.

3. What does Darl describe Cash turning to watch from the wagon in Chapter 27: "Darl"?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Owls.
(d) Flowers.

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

5. Who begins to fall behind when carrying the casket in Chapter 23: "Darl"?
(a) Jewel.
(b) Anse.
(c) Samson.
(d) Cash.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dewey Dell says in Chapter 30: “Dewey Dell" that the land runs out of Darl's eyes and swims to what?

2. What does Anse describe washing up on the Lord's earth for eight years in Chapter 28: "Anse"?

3. Who goes to the Bundren's wagon to tell them about the bridge in Chapter 29: “Samson”?

4. Why does Peabody hope for Addie's impending death in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?

5. Whom does Dewey Dell imagine killing as she rides in the wagon in Chapter 30: “Dewey Dell”?

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