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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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"?
(a) Darl.
(b) Vardaman.
(c) Jewel.
(d) Cash.

2. What environmental change does Anse blame for Addie's illness in Chapter 9: "Anse"?
(a) The chopping down of the forest.
(b) The building of a road.
(c) The building of a hospital.
(d) The installment of a condominium.

3. Where does Vardaman describe not being able to breathe in Chapter 15: Vardaman"?
(a) An attic.
(b) A crib.
(c) A cellar.
(d) A church.

4. Who does Cora say "admits that a good breed of cows or hogs pays in the long run" in Chapter 2: "Cora"?
(a) Vardaman.
(b) Darl.
(c) Anse.
(d) Tull.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cora say "will break up a hen-house quicker than anything," in Chapter 2: "Cora" (5)?

2. What caused Pa to be laid up sick, according to Jewel in Chapter 4: "Jewel"?

3. To whom does Pa say "You got no affection nor gentleness for [Addie]" (18) in Chapter 5?

4. Who is Tull talking to in Chapter 8: "Tull"?

5. With whom does Darl return from the fields in Chapter 1: "Darl"?

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