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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 47 - 53.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Darl claim Jewel's mother is in Chapter 21: "Darl"?
(a) A horse.
(b) A buzzard.
(c) A witch.
(d) A fish.

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 otherwise he will have to haul her back to town.
(c) Because otherwise he will have to tell his wife about the affair.
(d) Because he hates her.

4. Whose coffin is being constructed in Chapter 1: "Darl"?
(a) Addie's coffin.
(b) Vardaman's coffin.
(c) Dewey Dell's coffin.
(d) Darl's coffin.

5. How far has Vardaman walked to reach the Tull residence in Chapter 16: "Tull"?
(a) Four miles.
(b) Two miles.
(c) Six miles.
(d) One mile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Addie compared to in Chapter 15: Vardaman"?

2. When does Uncle Billy say the bridge was built in Chapter 20: "Tull"?

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

4. What is used to break the cast off Cash’s leg in Chapter 51: “Vardaman”?

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

(see the answer key)

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