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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Cash riding in the wagon in Chapter 44: “Vardaman”?
(a) In the coffin.
(b) In the front.
(c) On top.
(d) In the back.

2. What does Darl describe the air as smelling like as he watches Cash work in Chapter 17: "Darl"?
(a) Leather.
(b) Sulphur.
(c) Oranges.
(d) Apples.

3. Who is afraid to make the return trip after crossing the remains of the bridge in Chapter 33: “Tull”?
(a) Cash.
(b) Jewel.
(c) Cora.
(d) Tull.

4. When does Tull say he got back with Peabody's team hitched to the back of the wagon in Chapter 20: "Tull"?
(a) 10:00.
(b) 9:00.
(c) 5:00.
(d) 3:00.

5. Anse continually wonders why he did not think to do what in Chapter 52: “Darl”?
(a) To prepare a will for his wife.
(b) To call ahead and have the grave dug.
(c) To disinherit his sons.
(d) To get divorced from his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Cora from?

2. Who does Vardaman find on Addie’s coffin, crying, in Chapter 51: “Vardaman”?

3. Where do the Bundrens decide to stop for medicine for Cash in Chapter 44: “Vardaman”?

4. Who does Cora describe interrupting Darl as he stared at his dying mother in Chapter 6: "Cora"?

5. Where is the wagon when Darl begins laughing in Chapter 25: "Darl"?

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