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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Peabody say he weighs in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?
(a) 250 pounds.
(b) 300 pounds.
(c) 190 pounds.
(d) 225 pounds.

2. Who fetches the rope to assist Peabody in climbing the bluff in Chapter 11: "Peabody"?
(a) Jewel.
(b) Vardaman.
(c) Cash.
(d) Darl.

3. Who advised Cora to get a good breed of chickens in Chapter 2: "Cora"?
(a) Mrs. Bundren.
(b) Mrs. Paul.
(c) Mrs. Lawington.
(d) Mrs. Anderson.

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

5. Why does Darl insinuate that Dewey Dell wants Addie to die in Chapter 10: "Darl"?
(a) So she can tend to her father.
(b) So she can go live in town.
(c) So she can marry Samson.
(d) So she can marry Tull.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Cora married to?

2. Who does Pa tell to get supper on after Addie's death in Chapter 12: "Darl"?

3. Who is described as the only one of Addie's children that "had his mother's nature, had any natural affection" (19) in Chapter 6: "Cora"?

4. How old does Tull say his mother lived until in Chapter 8: "Tull"?

5. Where does Vardaman describe not being able to breathe in Chapter 15: Vardaman"?

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